Cheesy Chicken Pasta
- 1 1/2tbsp[minced]garlic
- 1lb[cubed]chicken breast
- 1/4chalf and half
- 4oz[cubed]cream cheese
- 1/3c[grated]parmesan cheese
- 1tbspolive oil
- 1/2cchicken broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- 12ozpasta
bite-size pasta
- 1tsporegano
- 1tspbasil
- 1/4tspred pepper flakes
- 1/4tsponion powder
Directions:
Timers
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 2 minutes, browning it on all sides.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add the garlic, onion powder, basil, oregano and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, half & half, cream cheese, and half of the parmesan cheese. Stir until well combined. Cook until cream cheese is melted and chicken is cooked through.
- Add cooked pasta, toss to combine.
- Add remaining parmesan cheese and salt and pepper, to taste.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed. You could also add a splash of milk or chicken broth to thin the sauce, if needed.