TRIPLE CHEDDAR CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE CHICKEN

• 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 in pieces
• 1 TB fresh thyme
• olive oil
• salt and pepper

FOR THE PASTA

• 1 lb fusili pasta or rotini
• 2 TB butter
• 2 TB flour
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 2 c milk
• 1 c shredded triple cheddar cheese
• 2 TB fresh thyme
• 1 TB oregano
• 1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook pasta as directed on box to al dente.
2. While pasta is cooking, add oil to a pan and add chicken pieces. Sprinkle on thyme, salt and pepper and cook until chicken is cooked through.
3. In a separate pan, add butter and melt on medium heat. Once melted, add flour and whisk together. Add garlic and cook for a few minutes, followed by the milk. Cook until the sauce thickens and then add cheese and stir to melt.
4. Then, add chicken pieces and pasta to the sauce and mix until well combined. Sprinkle on thyme and oregano. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and serve warm. ENJOY!

Recipe source: lilluna