This Smoky White Cheddar Chicken Pasta is comfort food sophistication at its finest, combining the familiar appeal of creamy chicken pasta with the distinctive depth of smoked white cheddar and paprika. Golden-seared chicken gets enveloped in a luxurious cream sauce where smoky white cheddar melts into silky perfection, while aromatic garlic and onions add layers of savory depth. The smoked paprika brings an unexpected warmth and complexity that elevates this beyond ordinary pasta, while a final addition of butter creates that glossy, restaurant-quality finish—making this a weeknight dinner that tastes like you spent hours on it.
Smoky White Cheddar Chicken Pasta
Recipe by Daily Disher
Smoky White Cheddar Chicken Pasta features golden chicken breast in a rich cream sauce made with smoked white cheddar cheese and smoked paprika, tossed with tender pasta.
Course: Main
/Cuisine: American
/Difficulty: Easy
Servings
4
Prep time
20 minutes
Cooking time
30 minutes
Calories
670 kcal
50 minutes
Ingredients
½ lb chicken breast
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion
2 cloves garlic
1 cup smoked white cheddar cheese
½ cup heavy cream
½ lb pasta
¼ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
2 tbsp butter
Directions
1.
Begin by heating olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chicken breast pieces, and cook until they are golden.
2.
Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside. In the same pan, add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
3.
Add minced garlic to the onions, and cook for another minute until the garlic releases its aroma.
4.
Reduce the heat and stir in the smoked white cheddar cheese, heavy cream, and smoked paprika until well combined.
5.
Boil pasta separately in a pot of salted water according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
6.
Return the chicken to the pan with the cheese sauce and combine gently, allowing it to heat through thoroughly.
7.
Add the cooked pasta to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and gently toss until the pasta is evenly coated.
8.
Finish by adding butter to enhance the richness and give it a glossy finish, stirring until fully melted. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
670kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
8g
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg