One Pan Bold Garlic Butter White Cheddar Chicken Pasta
Experience the ultimate comfort food with One Pan Bold Garlic Butter White Cheddar Chicken Pasta. This creamy, flavor-packed dish combines tender chicken, al dente penne pasta, and a rich garlic butter sauce infused with white cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this one-pan recipe requires minimal cleanup while delivering maximum flavor in just 30 minutes. Whether youre hosting guests or looking for a satisfying meal at home, this dish is sure to impress and become a household favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and saut minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add penne pasta and red pepper flakes; reduce heat to simmer for 10-12 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in cooked chicken, heavy cream, and shredded cheese until melted into a creamy sauce. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve hot garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg