Pasta with Chicken and Cheese

This Pasta with Chicken and Cheese dish combines tender chicken pieces with al dente pasta in a creamy cheese sauce, creating a comforting and satisfying meal. It’s a simple yet flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• Pasta (penne or fusilli) - 150 grams
• Chicken breast - 200 grams, diced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, chopped
• Cream cheese - 100 grams
• Shredded mozzarella cheese - 100 grams
• Parmesan cheese - 30 grams, grated
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Dried oregano - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 1 tablespoon, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the diced chicken to the skillet and season with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Reduce the heat to low and add the cream cheese to the skillet, stirring until melted and well combined with the chicken.
5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing it with the chicken and cream cheese mixture until evenly coated.
6. Stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese and half of the grated Parmesan cheese, cooking until the cheese is melted and creamy.
7. Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 650
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the chicken, supporting muscle health.
• Contains calcium from the cheese, beneficial for bone health.

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