Creamy 3-Cheese Chicken & Garlic Pasta

This Creamy 3-Cheese Chicken & Garlic Pasta is a super quick and easy dinner made with fresh ingredients, and a little secret ingredient that takes this recipe to another level!  

Okay, I’ll admit…I am a true pasta-lover!! I could seriously eat it every day, especially during these cold Fall/Winter months! It’s just something about a warm bowl of pasta that makes me feel warm and cozy inside!

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This Creamy 3-Cheese Chicken & Garlic Pasta dish is something that I make almost every week in our home because it’s so versatile. You can add in a few veggies, omit the chicken, or pair it with a different protein, such as grilled salmon! Either way you prepare it will be super delicious!

How to Make Creamy 3-Cheese Chicken & Garlic Pasta

Like most of my recipes, this Creamy 3-Cheese Chicken & Garlic Pasta is very easy to make! Start out by seasoning two boneless skinless chicken breasts and cooking them in a large pot until done. I used simple seasonings here — just salt, pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning blend. Cut chicken into pieces and set aside.

Tip…

To save a little time, you can certainly use precooked chicken strips that are usually found in the deli section of the grocery store.

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Next, whip together your pasta sauce by adding butter, garlic, heavy cream, lemon juice, chicken broth, and anchovy paste to the same large pot. Now, I know what you’re thinking…anchovy paste in a pasta recipe?? Trust me, it truly adds so much flavor! I like to call it my secret ingredient! ?

After all of those ingredients are combined, reduce the heat and add in the parmesan & Romano cheese, and the Italian blend cheese until melted. Toss in the cooked noodles and chicken, and serve with crumbled bacon on top! See, super easy, right?!

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I usually throw in a little fresh parsley, but this is optional. It adds such a pretty pop of color, and it also adds a little bit of freshness to this creamy pasta dish. Y’all…this Creamy 3-Cheese Chicken & Garlic Pasta was SOOO GOOD!! It’s filled with tons of creamy, rich flavor!

If you’re a pasta-lover like me, then you’ll definitely want to try this Creamy 3-Cheese Chicken & Garlic Pasta recipe!

If you liked this pasta recipe, you’ll LOVE these:

• Lemon Garlic Bucatini Pasta w/Arugula & Burrata
• Veggie Loaded Whole Wheat Pasta Bake
• 20 Minute Spinach Farfalle Pasta Carbonara

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Creamy 3-Cheese Chicken & Garlic Pasta

Servings 6

Author Beautiful Eats & Things

Ingredients

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 lb spaghetti noodles
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 stick butter
• 1 and ½ cup chicken broth
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp anchovy paste
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan & Romano cheese
• ½ cup Italian blend shredded cheese
• Salt/pepper to taste
• Optional: crumbled bacon pieces and parsley for garnish

Instructions

• On med-high heat, add oil to a large pot. Season chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt/pepper and place them in the pot. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until thoroughly cooked throughout. Cut chicken into pieces and set aside.
• In the same pot, add butter, garlic, heavy cream, lemon juice, chicken broth, and anchovy paste. Stir until all ingredients are combined. Let simmer for about 5 minutes. While sauce is simmering, cook spaghetti noodles per package directions. Drain & set aside.
• Reduce the heat and add in the Parmesan & Romano cheese, and the Italian blend cheese until melted. Toss in the cooked noodles and chicken, and serve with crumbled bacon and parsley on top, if desired.
• Enjoy!

Notes

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• Lemon Garlic Bucatini Pasta w/Arugula & Burrata
• Veggie Loaded Whole Wheat Pasta Bake
• 20 Minute Spinach Farfalle Pasta Carbonara