Cranberry White Cheddar Chicken Pasta
This Cranberry White Cheddar Chicken Pasta is a rich and creamy pasta dish made with tender chicken, sharp white cheddar cheese, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy pecans, and fresh chives. Perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or holiday gatherings.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 tbsp of butter
- 3 cloves of garlic minced
- 2 tbsp of flour
- 2 cups of milk
- 4 oz of cream cheese softened
- 2 cups of shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp of onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 cup of dried cranberries
- 2 cups of cooked chicken diced
- 1 cup of chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup of chopped chives
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly pour in the milk while whisking continuously until smooth.
- Add the cream cheese, white cheddar cheese, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta, chicken, dried cranberries and pecans to the skillet. Stir until everything is evenly coated in the sauce.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle the sliced chives over the top before serving.
Servings: 6
Calories: 650kcal