Garlic Chicken Pasta (Or Three Cheese Garlic Chicke

Name: Garlic Chicken Pasta (Or Three Cheese Garlic Chicken Pasta)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite sized pieces; 1 garlic cloves or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil; 2 1/2 cups pasta (shells, spiral, fettuccine, whatever you like!); 3 cups milk; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated; For Three Cheese Garlic Chicken add; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese; 3 ounces cream cheese

Servings: persons

2 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite sized pieces
1 garlic cloves or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
2 1/2 cups pasta (shells, spiral, fettuccine, whatever you like!)
3 cups milk
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
For Three Cheese Garlic Chicken add
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
3 ounces cream cheese

1
In a skillet, saute cooked chicken and garlic in olive oil. Turn to low heat to keep warm while you're cooking the pasta.
2
Place the pasta in a large pot with the milk, butter and salt. Bring to a boil over med-hi heat, stirring almost constantly to prevent the milk from scorching.
3
When it comes to a boil, turn down to medium heat and stir constantly until pasta is tender and the starch from the pasta has thickened the milk into a creamy sauce. There shouldn't be any liquid left over, it should be like white sauce.
4
Remove from heat and stir in chicken/garlic.
5
Serve immediately...sprinkling Parmesan cheese on each serving.
6
To make Three Cheese Garlic Chicken:
7
Follow recipe as above, except before adding chicken to cooked pasta, remove from heat and add 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella and 3 oz. cream cheese.
8
Stir until cheese has melted then add chicken and serve with Parmesan cheese.

1377

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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: 2 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite sized pieces, 1 garlic cloves or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 1/2 cups pasta (shells, spiral, fettuccine, whatever you like!), and more.

Yes, Garlic Chicken Pasta (Or Three Cheese Garlic 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!

Garlic Chicken Pasta (Or Three Cheese Garlic Chicken Pasta)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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