White Cheddar Chicken Pasta

This White Cheddar Chicken Pasta is the perfect comfort food, bringing together tender chicken, buttery bowtie pasta, and a velvety white cheddar cheese sauce. The pasta is coated in a creamy, cheesy mixture that clings to every bite, while seared chicken adds protein and golden flavor. A hint of spice from red pepper flakes and a garnish of fresh parsley brighten up the dish, making it both delicious and balanced. This skillet meal feels restaurant-worthy but is easy enough to prepare at home on a weeknight.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

You’ll love this White Cheddar Chicken Pasta because it combines everything you want in comfort food: creamy sauce, cheesy goodness, and tender bites of chicken all wrapped around bowtie pasta. It’s a one-pan dish that saves time and cleanup, but tastes like something you’d order at a 5-star restaurant. With just the right touch of seasoning and optional heat from red pepper flakes, it’s family-friendly and satisfying.

White Cheddar Chicken Pasta

White Cheddar Chicken Pasta is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful one-panmeal made with bowtie pasta, seared chicken, and a rich white cheddar sauce.Perfect for a quick dinner that feels indulgent.

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Course main dish

Cuisine Italian

Servings 6

Ingredients

  

• Chicken:
• 1 ½ Boneless Chicken Breasts
• 1 ½ tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard
• 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• ½ teaspoon Dried Thyme
• ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
• ½ tablespoon Season Salt
• ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
• Pasta:
• 16 oz short-cut pasta rotini, bow-tie, or penne
• For the Cheesy & Creamy Sauce:
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon Flour
• 2 Cloves Minced Garlic
• 1 Yellow Onion diced
• ¼ cup Dry White Wine
• 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
• 8 oz shredded White Cheddar Cheese
• 2 cups Milk
• 1 tablespoon fresh Parsley
• 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions

 

• Season the Chicken
• In a small bowl, combine dry mustard, dried thyme, dried oregano, onion powder, garlic powder salt, and black pepper.
• Dice chicken breasts into strips or 1-inch cubes.
• Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the chicken and toss to coat.
• Cook the Chicken
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 5–7 minutes.
• Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Cook the Pasta
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
• Drain and set aside.
• Make the Creamy Sauce
• In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt butter over medium heat.
• Stir in flour to make a roux and cook for 1–2 minutes.
• Add minced garlic, diced onion, white wine, and Dijon mustard. Mix well.
• Cook for 3–5 minutes until onions soften and mixture thickens slightly.
• Gradually add milk in small portions, stirring continuously. Cook on low heat for 4–6 minutes until sauce thickens.
• Add grated white cheddar cheese, stirring until smooth and melted.
• Combine Everything
• Return chicken and pasta to the skillet with the sauce.
• Toss gently until everything is coated in the cheesy, creamy sauce.
• Garnish & Serve
• Sprinkle fresh parsley and crushed red pepper flakes

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Recipe Tips

For the smoothest sauce, remove the pan from heat before stirring in the shredded white cheddar cheese. This prevents the cheese from breaking or turning grainy.

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