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Cheesy Chicken Pasta

A creamy and comforting cheesy chicken pasta made with tender chicken and a rich homemade cheese sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pasta
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente and reserve pasta water.
  2. Prepare roux with butter and flour.
  3. Whisk in milk and cream until thickened.
  4. Add cheeses and melt until smooth.
  5. Combine pasta and chicken, adjust consistency, and serve.

Notes

Add reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.