Description
Indulge in the creamy and crunchy goodness of this Creamy Crunchy Chicken Pasta. A comforting dish that combines tender pasta, savory chicken, and a rich cheese sauce topped with a buttery, crispy crust. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
Chicken Mixture:
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Crunchy Topping:
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers or panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain.
- Prepare Chicken Mixture: Sauté onion and garlic, then add chicken, cream, broth, sour cream, cheeses, and seasoning. Combine with cooked pasta.
- Add Topping: Mix crackers or breadcrumbs with butter. Sprinkle over pasta.
- Bake: Broil briefly for a crispy top.
- Garnish and Serve: Add parsley before serving.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken is a time-saving option.
- Include steamed broccoli or peas for added vegetables.
- To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta and cracker crumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
