Chicken cheddar pasta

Creamy Cheddar Chicken Pasta

Ingredients (2–3 servings)

2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced – leftover rotisserie works great)

200g (about 2 cups) pasta (penne, fusilli, or macaroni)

1 tbsp butter or olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced (or ½ tsp garlic powder for speed)

1 cup milk or cream

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Salt & pepper to taste

(Optional) chopped parsley or green onions for garnish

Quick Steps

1. Cook pasta → Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions (8–10 mins). Drain and set aside.

2. Heat chicken → In a skillet, add butter/olive oil. Toss in the cooked chicken and garlic. Sauté 2–3 mins until warm and fragrant.

3. Make cheesy sauce → Pour in milk/cream, then stir in shredded cheddar until melted and creamy. Season with salt & pepper.

4. Combine → Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until everything is coated in cheesy sauce.

5. Serve → Garnish with parsley or green onions if you like. Serve hot!