Cheesy Chicken Pasta

What You Will ❤️ About Cheesy Chicken Pasta

• One Pot – It’s great to have a one-pot dish! The macaroni cooks right in the pan when you add the liquid.
• Under 25 minutes – From fridge to table – this dish is quick with only a few minutes of prep.
• Cheesy Sauce – There’s only a cup of cheese but it is such a creamy & cheesy dish!

• 2 Tbsp olive oil – you can always use non-stick spray or butter
• 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs – feel free to use chicken breast if you like or even chicken sausage
• 1/2 small yellow onion – sweet onions work best
• 4-6 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced – you could also use bell pepper, broccoli, green beans or asparagus
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1 – 14.5 oz can chicken broth – you could use water
• 1 – 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, Italian – want it spicy? use a can of Rotel tomatoes or toss in some red pepper flakes!
• 1/2 cup milk – you could also use heavy cream or half and half
• 8 oz macaroni – any pasta will work – like penne pasta or rigatoni
• 1/2 tsp salt & pepper, each
• 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese – this is my favorite cheese – but cheddar cheese, Monterey jack or mozzarella cheese would also work! (I also threw some Mozz on top!)

How to make Cheesy Chicken Pasta Recipe

1. In a large skillet – preferably deep dish, add olive oil and turn to medium-high heat. Once pan is hot, add onion, chicken, mushrooms and garlic – cook until lightly browned – about 5 minutes.
2. Add chicken broth, tomatoes, milk, macaroni, salt and pepper and whisk together. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 12 minutes or until pasta is al dente (or fork tender).
3. Turn off the heat and stir in cheese.
4. Serve with a side salad and garlic bread.

Tips, Tricks & FAQs

What to serve with Cheesy Chicken Pasta

• Chick-fil-A Kale Crunch Salad
• Domino’s Parmesan Bread Bites
• Little Caesar’s Italian Cheese Bread

More One Pot Recipes

• One Pot Cheesy Sausage Pasta (with real cheese) 
• One Pot Chili Mac
• One Pot Cheesy Sausage Pasta (with Velveeta & cream)
• One Pot Chicken & Rice (3 Ways!)