Easy Cheesy Chicken With Pasta Recipes

CHEESY CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 5 minutes. Add cauliflower florets and cook until the pasta and florets are tender, about 4 minutes more. Drain, rinse and return to the pot.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add wine and cook until reduced slightly, about 1 minute. Whisk milk, flour, salt and pepper together in a medium bowl and add to the pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and stir in cheese until smooth. Stir chicken (or turkey) and mustard into the cheese sauce; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
• Stir the sauce into the drained pasta and cauliflower. Serve sprinkled with chives (or scallion greens).

ONE PAN CHEESY CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat add 2 TBS olive oil.
• Add the onion and saute for a few minutes until transparent, stirring occasionally.
• Add the red pepper and saute for a minute or two, stirring 1 or 2 times.
• Add the minced garlic and saute until lightly golden.
• Add the chicken pieces and brown. Turning to brown on each side but don't cook the chicken thoroughly (that will happen while cooking the penne).
• Add the chicken broth and then the penne noodles.
• Add all the spices and stir in.
• Bring to a boil and cook until penne is al dente (follow the instructions on the packaging). Stirring occasionally, put the lid on if necessary to not let it dry out.
• Once the penne is al dente, lower the temperature and then add the Greek yogurt and cream cheese. Stir until all is mixed in and it makes a creamy sauce.
• Finally add 1 cup of the Sargento Chef Blend shreeded 6 Cheese Italian, stir in and let melt.
• Serve warm sprinkling the remaining 1/4 cup of 6 Cheese Italian on top of your individual plates.

EASY CHEESY CHICKEN WITH PASTA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente; drain and place in a large bowl.
• In a saucepan over medium-low heat cook the Velveeta cheese with sour cream and milk until smooth and the cheese has melted.
• Season with black pepper if desired.
• Pour over the cooked pasta.
• Stir in the chicken; mix well to combine.
• Ladle the mixture into bowl and top with Parmesan cheese if desired.

CHEESY CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• This ooey-gooey pasta dish is a crowd-pleaser for adults and kids alike-think rich and creamy macaroni-and-cheese tossed with cauliflower and chicken. Serve with a spinach salad.;
• 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 5 minutes. Add cauliflower florets and cook until the pasta and florets are tender, about 4 minutes more. Drain, rinse and return to the pot.
• 2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add wine and cook until reduced slightly, about 1 minute. Whisk milk, flour, salt and pepper together in a medium bowl and add to the pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and stir in cheese until smooth. Stir chicken (or turkey) and mustard into the cheese sauce; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
• 3. Stir the sauce into the drained pasta and cauliflower. Serve sprinkled with chives (or scallion greens).
• NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 433 calories; 13 g fat (5 g sat, 5 g mono); 75 mg cholesterol; 42 g carbohydrate; 34 g protein; 5 g fiber; 491 mg sodium; 483 mg potassium. Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (38% daily value), Calcium (35% dv), Potassium (20% dv). 2 1/2 Carbohydrate Servings Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 low-fat milk, 3 lean meat
• TIP: To poach chicken breasts, place boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a medium skillet or saucepan. Add lightly salted water to cover and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer gently until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 10 to 12 minutes.
• From www.eatingwell.com with permission. 2009 Eating Well Inc. Photo by Ken Burris

EASY CHEESY CHICKEN FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease a 2-1/2-quart baking dish.
• Cook fettuccine in a large pot of boiling salted water until eldente.
• Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine soup, cream cheese, mushrooms, whipping cream, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, butter and garlic powder.
• Stir in cheeses; cook until melted.
• Drain the pasta well and add to the sauce.
• Transfer the mixture to prepared baking dish.
• Combine all topping ingredients then sprinkle over chicken mixture.
• Cover and bake for 25 minutes.
• Uncover, bake 5-10 mins longer or until golden brown.

CREAMY QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN WITH PASTA

Steps:

• Combine butter and olive oil with onion and garlic in a skillet over medium heat; saute for 3 minutes. Add chicken, Cajun and chicken seasonings, and salt. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
• Remove 2 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water and add it to the chicken along with the heavy cream, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper. Stir until well combined and lower the heat; cook for 2 minutes.
• Drain penne, toss with the chicken, then add in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Sprinkle in parsley and green onions and serve immediately.

ONE-POT CHEESY LEMON CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large pan or skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and stir until soft.
• Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
• Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
• Add uncooked pasta, chicken broth. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Uncover, stir and cook an additional 5 minutes, or until all of the liquid has been absorbed by the pasta.
• Turn off heat, stir in lemon juice, spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Stir until cheese has melted and spinach wilts.
• Enjoy!

CHEESY CHICKEN PASTA (FIERY) RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Mix together the stock, milk and seasoning mix in a large bowl until well blended.
• Arrange chicken and broccoli in a single layer in a 9X13-inch baking dish sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Top evenly with pasta and cream cheese.
• Pour the seasoned stock over the pasta in the baking dish and cover tightly with foil.
• Bake for 50 minutes, remove foil and stir together to incorporate. Stir and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
• Enjoy!