Cheesy Garlic Chicken Pasta

Here’s a creamy, flavorful, and super comforting Cheesy Garlic Chicken Pasta recipe — perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that everyone will love!

🧄🧀 Cheesy Garlic Chicken Pasta

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

🧾 Ingredients:

• 2 large chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or a blend of mozzarella and cheddar)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 8 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or your favorite shape)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried oregano
• Optional: fresh parsley or basil for garnish

🔪 Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta:
   Boil pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Cook the chicken:
   Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
   Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. Make the garlic sauce:
   In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
   Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Add cheeses & seasoning:
   Stir in mozzarella, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Cook until cheese melts and sauce thickens slightly.
5. Combine:
   Add cooked chicken and pasta back into the skillet. Toss everything to coat well in the cheesy garlic sauce.
6. Serve:
   Garnish with fresh parsley or basil if desired. Serve hot!

Tips:

• For extra veggies, toss in spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes.
• Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for variety.
• Use gluten-free pasta if needed.