Creamy Chicken Cream Cheese Pasta (Print)
Chicken and pasta in velvety cream cheese sauce with Parmesan for a quick, hearty main dish.
# Components:
→ Pasta & Protein
01 - 300 grams penne pasta
02 - 473 ml cooked chicken, diced
→ Sauce
03 - 473 ml chicken broth
04 - 200 grams cream cheese
05 - 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
# Directions:
01 - In a large pot, combine the uncooked penne pasta, diced chicken, and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer until the pasta is tender.
02 - Once the pasta is cooked and tender, stir in the cream cheese and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until both cheeses are fully melted and incorporated, creating a smooth, creamy sauce.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Ready in just 30 minutes from start to finish
- Uses simple ingredients most people already have
- Only one pot needed for easy cleanup
- Incredibly versatile and customizable
02 -
- This pasta reheats beautifully without separating
- Each serving provides 38g of protein making it satisfying and filling
- The entire meal costs less than $10 to prepare for a family of four
03 -
- Room temperature cream cheese incorporates much more smoothly than cold
- Using freshly grated Parmesan rather than pre-shredded makes a significant difference in sauce texture
- Save a cup of the pasta cooking liquid before draining if you need to thin the sauce later