Creamy Chicken & Pasta Recipe

Name: Creamy Chicken & Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package pasta; 16 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2/3 cup milk; 2 teaspoons minced onions (dried or fresh); 2 teaspoons chives (fresh or dried); 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 2 cups chicken meat, cooked & cubed; 2 cups frozen broccoli, chopped, drained (thawed); 1 (4 ounce) jar pimientos, diced, drained; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) package pasta
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup milk
2 teaspoons minced onions (dried or fresh)
2 teaspoons chives (fresh or dried)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 cups chicken meat, cooked & cubed
2 cups frozen broccoli, chopped, drained (thawed)
1 (4 ounce) jar pimientos, diced, drained
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika

1
Preheat oven to 350; grease a 13x9 pan; cook pasta according to package directions; drain; set aside.
2
On stove or in microwave, heat cream cheese briefly to soften; stir until smooth; add onions, chives and Parmesan cheese; stir to blend well.
3
Reserve 1 cup of cream cheese mixture; set aside.
4
Combine remaining cream cheese mixture with chicken, broccoli, pimiento, and pepper. Mix with pasta of choice (ie., layer lasagna, stuff manicotti or shells, etc.) and arrange in 13x9.
5
Spoon reserved cream cheese mixture over the top; sprinkle with paprika.
6
Cover tightly with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes (heated through).

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) package pasta, 16 ounces cream cheese, softened, 2/3 cup milk, 2 teaspoons minced onions (dried or fresh), and more.

Yes, Creamy Chicken & Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creamy Chicken & Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

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