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How to Make Chicken Pasta With Cream Cheese

This Cheesy Chicken Pasta is the perfect dinner any night of the week. It's packed with creamy, rich, cheesy goodness, with some tender chicken and spinach to balance everything out! Only 10 minutes of prep time and all done in one pot!

overhead shot of cheesy chicken pasta with spinach on a beige plate

Is there anything quite as comforting as a big pot of cheesy pasta? Whether it's a cold winter night or the end of a long work day, this Cheesy Chicken Pasta is the perfect cure for all that ails you. Packed full of melted mozzarella cheese, tender chicken, rich cream cheese, and fresh bright spinach, this dish is sure to tickle your taste buds!

Cheesy Chicken Pasta All In One Pot

I can't be the only one who likes to find ways to make my dishes in as few different pots as possible. Not only does it really cut back on prep and cook time, but making the different steps of our recipes all in the same point really ensures we're able to retain as much flavor as possible. We're adding all our broth and milk to our pot before cooking down our pasta, ensuring the dish comes together in a flash and is completely delicious!

overhead shot of all the ingredients needed to make cheesy chicken pasta

Ingredients In Cheesy Chicken Pasta

Detailed measurements and instructions can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.

  • Olive oil – We want a nice neutral tasting oil to brown our chicken.
  • Chicken – I used chicken breast today cubed up into bite sized pieces, feel free to use chicken thighs if you'd like.
  • Garlic – Fresh is best but if jarred is all you have on hand keep in mind that 1 1/2 teaspoons equals 1 fresh clove.
  • Pasta – I used penne today to soak up all this delicious sauce but any shape pasta will do.
  • Broth – Chicken broth, low or no sodium to control our salt level.
  • Milk – Any fat percentage works for this recipe so use whatever you have on hand.
  • Veggies – My veggies of choice today is a chopped onion and spinach.
  • Cheese – Cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Seasoning – Salt and pepper.

process shots showing how to make cheesy chicken pasta

How To Make Cheesy Chicken Pasta

Detailed measurements and instructions can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.

  • Saute the onion: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook till translucent.
  • Brown the chicken: Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper and cook through until browned. Stir in the garlic and cook till aromatic for about 1 minute.
  • Combine the cheesy chicken pasta:Add the pasta, chicken broth, milk, stir and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15 – 20 minutes or until the pasta is cooked. Uncover and if there's any more liquid cook for another 5 minutes or until all the liquid has cooked off.
  • Finish the dish:Remove from heat, stir in the cream cheese till creamy and melted. Add the spinach, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Stir until all the cheese melts and the spinach wilts. Serve while warm.

What Else Can I Use In This Cheesy Chicken Pasta?

There's lots you can do with this recipe! It's a great blank canvas for bulking up with veggies or playing around with fun pasta shapes.

Veggies
Pasta
Meat
Cheese
Broccoli Shells Sausage Cheddar
Tomatoes Rigatoni Chorizo Gouda
Corn Elbow Macaroni Turkey Provolone
Peas Bow Ties Ground Beef Bocconcini
Carrots Monterey Jack
Asiago

Cheesy Chicken Pasta in a dutch oven

What To Serve With Cheesy Chicken Pasta

Now this dish is completely satisfying all on it's own if you're looking for a tasty and easy dinner time meal, but if you're looking to add some more color to your plate here are some great accompaniments!

  • Mushroom Arugula Warm Salad
  • Italian Roasted Mushrooms And Veggies
  • Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussel Sprouts
  • White Beans With Bacon And Herbs

Storing Leftover Cheesy Chicken Pasta

This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for3 – 5 days. You can freeze this dish for up to3 months in an airtight container. To reheat just remove the dish from its airtight container and place in a baking dish covered with aluminum foil and bake at 350 F degrees till reheated through, around20 – 30 minutes.

Cheesy Chicken Pasta on a beige plate

More Delicious Pasta Dishes To Try:

  • Tomato Shrimp Pasta
  • Cowboy Pasta Salad
  • Easy Pasta Alfredo
  • Cheesy Taco Pasta
  • Chicken Bacon Pasta With Tomato Sauce
  • Cheeseburger Hamburger Helper

Craving More? Follow Along:

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 35 mins

serves: 4

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 pound chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 10 ounce penne uncooked (2 1/2 cups)
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 cup milk
  • 8 ounce spinach fresh (about 3 cups)
  • 3 ounce cream cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated

  • Saute the onion: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook till translucent.

  • Brown the chicken: Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper and cook through until browned. Stir in the garlic and cook till aromatic for about 1 minute.

  • Combine the cheesy chicken pasta:Add the pasta, chicken broth, milk, stir and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15 – 20 minutes or until the pasta is cooked. Uncover and if there's any more liquid cook for another 5 minutes or until all the liquid has cooked off.

  • Finish the dish:Remove from heat, stir in the cream cheese till creamy and melted. Add the spinach, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Stir until all the cheese melts and the spinach wilts. Serve while warm.

  • Serve while warm.

This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for3 – 5 days. You can freeze this dish for up to3 months in an airtight container. To reheat just remove the dish from its airtight container and place in a baking dish covered with aluminum foil and bake at 350 F degrees till reheated through, around20 – 30 minutes.

Calories: 748 kcal (37%) Carbohydrates: 65 g (22%) Protein: 52 g (104%) Fat: 31 g (48%) Saturated Fat: 13 g (81%) Cholesterol: 133 mg (44%) Sodium: 842 mg (37%) Potassium: 1213 mg (35%) Fiber: 4 g (17%) Sugar: 8 g (9%) Vitamin A: 6020 IU (120%) Vitamin C: 20 mg (24%) Calcium: 472 mg (47%) Iron: 3.5 mg (19%)

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

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