1-Pan White Cheddar Honey Chicken Pasta
A comforting one-pan dish featuring creamy white cheddar and honey chicken pasta that brings warmth and flavor to the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the chicken: Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cooked chicken and sauté for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the pasta to the skillet. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Mix in the shredded white cheddar cheese and stir until melted and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For a veggie boost, toss in spinach or kale during cooking. Feel free to use different types of cheese for varied flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg