Best 13 Cheesy Chicken Pasta Stew Recipes

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Are you in search of a delectable and comforting dish that combines the richness of cheese, the tenderness of chicken, and the hearty goodness of pasta? Look no further! In this article, we will take you on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of creating the ultimate "Cheesy Chicken Pasta" stew. We'll guide you through each step, from selecting the perfect ingredients to understanding the cooking techniques that will transform simple ingredients into a mouthwatering masterpiece. Get ready to indulge in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY CHICKEN PASTA



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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!

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion (chopped)
1 pound chicken breast (cut into bite sized pieces)
¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
10 ounce penne (uncooked (2 1/2 cups))
2½ cups chicken broth (low sodium)
1 cup milk
8 ounce spinach (fresh (about 3 cups))
3 ounce cream cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
½ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 748 kcal, Carbohydrate 65 g, Protein 52 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 133 mg, Sodium 842 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ONE PAN CHEESY CHICKEN PASTA



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The penne pasta soaked in the flavors of the onions, red peppers, garlic, chicken broth, and herbs all while becoming tender enough to eat with six flavors of cheese - Mozzarella, Provolone, Parmesan, Fontina, Romano, and aged Asiago cheese, all together bring home your favorite Italian dishes.

Provided by Ellen

Categories     One Pan

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 TBS olive oil
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
1 red pepper ((diced))
3 cloves garlic ((minced))
2 boneless skinless chicken breast ((cut into bite size))
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 cups penne noodles
3/4 tsp dried basil
3/4 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp salt ((to taste))
1/2 tsp pepper ((to taste))
4 oz light cream cheese ((room temperature))
3/4 cup plain Greek nonfat yogurt
1 1/4 cups shredded Italian cheese ((divided))

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat add 2 TBS olive oil.
  • Add the onion and saute for a few minutes until transparent, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the red pepper and saute for a minute or two, stirring 1 or 2 times.
  • Add the minced garlic and saute until lightly golden.
  • Add the chicken pieces and brown. Turning to brown on each side but don't cook the chicken thoroughly (that will happen while cooking the penne).
  • Add the chicken broth and then the penne noodles.
  • Add all the spices and stir in.
  • Bring to a boil and cook until penne is al dente (follow the instructions on the packaging). Stirring occasionally, put the lid on if necessary to not let it dry out.
  • Once the penne is al dente, lower the temperature and then add the Greek yogurt and cream cheese. Stir until all is mixed in and it makes a creamy sauce.
  • Finally add 1 cup of the Sargento Chef Blend shreeded 6 Cheese Italian, stir in and let melt.
  • Serve warm sprinkling the remaining 1/4 cup of 6 Cheese Italian on top of your individual plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 1184 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESY CHICKEN-PASTA STEW



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Add something cheesy to your family's dinner! Enjoy this chicken and pasta stew that is ready in 25 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon canola oil or butter
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 bag (1 pound) frozen pasta, broccoli and carrots in creamy Cheddar sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in butter 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown.
  • Stir in milk and cream cheese. Cook, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted.
  • Stir in frozen pasta and vegetable mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 3 to 7 minutes or until pasta and vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with chives or green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg

CHEESY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI



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Cheesy chicken spaghetti.

Provided by Caroline B

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Spaghetti Recipes     Chicken

Time 2h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons salted butter
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 (23 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and bell pepper; saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker.
  • Add chicken to the slow cooker. Add condensed soup, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, and garlic. Cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 3 1/2 hours on Low or 2 hours on High. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken and allow to stand until cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes.
  • Put Cheddar cheese and cream cheese in the slow cooker. Shred the cooled chicken with 2 forks and return to the slow cooker. Turn temperature to High and cook until cheese has melted, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and add to the slow cooker. Stir and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653.3 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 126.4 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 41.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 1184.5 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

EASY CHEESY CHICKEN WITH PASTA



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This is creamy cheesy and really good, not to mention really fast too! you can sub a different pasta for the penne and use cooked turkey in place of chicken.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 (16 ounce) package Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1/2 cup milk
black pepper
3 cups cooked chicken or 3 cups cooked turkey
parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente; drain and place in a large bowl.
  • In a saucepan over medium-low heat cook the Velveeta cheese with sour cream and milk until smooth and the cheese has melted.
  • Season with black pepper if desired.
  • Pour over the cooked pasta.
  • Stir in the chicken; mix well to combine.
  • Ladle the mixture into bowl and top with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 865.7, Fat 46.4, SaturatedFat 26.7, Cholesterol 198.9, Sodium 1806, Carbohydrate 60.1, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 9.2, Protein 51.7

CHEESY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI



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"This cheesy chicken and pasta dish freezes well, so you can take one casserole to a potluck and save the second for another time," suggests Debbi Smith of Crossett, Arkansas. "It makes a quick, comforting meal."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 casseroles (5 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 package (12 ounces) spaghetti, cooked and drained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, optional

Steps:

  • In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Add the spaghetti and olives if desired. , Transfer to two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the second casserole at 325° for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer. , To use the frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 1163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

CHEESY LEMON-CHICKEN PASTA



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Pecorino Romano and Parmesan give cheesy flavor to this easy lemon-chicken pasta dish that's sure to please the whole family!

Provided by Cooking44

Categories     Chicken Pasta

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
1 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (8 ounce) package button mushrooms, sliced
½ cup diced onion
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed and softened
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
¼ cup chopped flat-leaf (Italian) parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes, adding frozen peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking time. Drain pasta and peas, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook until mushrooms are brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in the same skillet over medium-high heat until browned and no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the mushrooms back to the skillet. Add cream cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest; stir until cream cheese is melted. Remove from heat.
  • Fold in Parmesan and Pecorino Romano cheeses, then parsley. Toss with pasta and peas, adding reserved cooking liquid as necessary to make a sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 830.2 calories, Carbohydrate 94.9 g, Cholesterol 112.3 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 51.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 477.5 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

CHEESY CHICKEN PASTA (FIERY) RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, boneless skinless chicken breast, frozen broccoli, penne pasta, cream cheese, chicken stock, milk, Tasty™ Fiery seasoning mix, shredded cheddar cheese

Provided by Gwenaelle Le Cochennec

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

nonstick cooking spray
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 in chunks
2 cups frozen broccoli
8 oz penne pasta, or rotini pasta, uncooked
1 package cream cheese, cubed
2 cups chicken stock, such as Kitchen Basics®
1 cup milk
1 package Tasty™ Fiery seasoning mix
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Mix together the stock, milk and seasoning mix in a large bowl until well blended.
  • Arrange chicken and broccoli in a single layer in a 9X13-inch baking dish sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Top evenly with pasta and cream cheese.
  • Pour the seasoned stock over the pasta in the baking dish and cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake for 50 minutes, remove foil and stir together to incorporate. Stir and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 773 calories, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 9 grams

CREAMY CHEESY CHICKEN PASTA CASSEROLE



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I made this recipe up one night when I found a recipe calling for frozen pasta vegetable mix. This is much more economical and much tastier. Even my husband who does not like vegetables loves it.

Provided by PaigeParkerMomma

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb boneless skinless chicken
1 (2 lb) box rotini pasta
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can fat-free cream of chicken soup
1 lb Velveeta reduced fat cheese product, cubed
1/4 cup skim milk
1 (10 ounce) package california-blend frozen vegetables (broccoli or cauliflower or carrot mix) or 1 (10 ounce) package your favorite vegetables

Steps:

  • Cook chicken breast (I use my George Foreman Grill cooks them fast and without any added fat).
  • Chop chicken up into small bite-size pieces.
  • Cook Rotini as directed on box.
  • Cook vegetables until tender then drain.
  • In large sauce pan blend together soup, milk and cheese stir until melted.
  • Add in the chicken pasta and vegetables.
  • Pour into Pam sprayed 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Cover with foil.
  • Bake 35-45 minutes at 350°F.

ONE-POT CHEESY LEMON CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pot Cheesy Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, medium yellow onion, chicken breast, salt, pepper, garlic, penne pasta, chicken broth, lemon juice, spinach, cream cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, lemon zest

Provided by Dhruv Vohra

Categories     Dinner

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 ½ cups penne pasta, uncooked
2 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cups spinach
3 oz cream cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup parmesan cheese
1 lemon zest, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large pan or skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and stir until soft.
  • Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
  • Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Add uncooked pasta, chicken broth. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Uncover, stir and cook an additional 5 minutes, or until all of the liquid has been absorbed by the pasta.
  • Turn off heat, stir in lemon juice, spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Stir until cheese has melted and spinach wilts.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 915 calories, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 45 grams, Sugar 9 grams

CHEESY PULL-APART BREAD FROM SCRATCH



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This cheese bread can't be any easier to make, and has a handful of basic ingredients for a nice bread to round out dinner. The base for the dough is the 2-ingredient dough.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Bread Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups self-rising flour
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon granulated garlic
1 pinch salt
1 ½ ounces Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 ½ ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
3 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees C (190 degrees C).
  • Mix flour, yogurt, Italian seasoning, garlic, and salt together in a large bowl until it forms a ball. Transfer to a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth, adding more flour as necessary to keep dough from sticking, 2 to 3 minutes. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls.
  • Layer dough balls and cheese in a small (5-inch) nonstick springform pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bread has risen and is baked through, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 46.2 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 945.6 mg

ONE-PAN CREAMY CHICKEN STEW



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Feed your family this One-Pan Creamy Chicken Stew at dinner this evening. Shredded cheddar teams up with cream cheese spread to give this One-Pan Creamy Chicken Stew recipe its amazing flavor and smooth texture.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter
1 cup each chopped carrots, celery and onions
1/2 lb. sliced fresh mushrooms
1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 tsp. each dried thyme and ground black pepper
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
1/2 cup PHILADELPHIA Garlic & Herb Cream Cheese Spread

Steps:

  • Melt butter in Dutch oven or small stockpot on medium heat. Add vegetables; cook 8 to 10 min. or until mushrooms are tender and golden brown, stirring frequently.
  • Add chicken, thyme and pepper; cook 8 to 10 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently. Add cornstarch; cook and stir 2 min. Stir in chicken broth; bring just to boil. Cook 1 to 2 min or until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  • Add shredded cheese and cream cheese spread; stir until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 500 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 18 g

CHEESY PULL-APART BREAD



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My family absolutely loves this bread. And it's made with only 5 ingredients. For the exception of the bread, I always have everything to make this delicious cheesy bread.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Bread Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (1 pound) loaf round sourdough bread, unsliced
1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, sliced
½ cup butter, melted
½ cup chopped green onion, green parts only
3 teaspoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cut bread widthwise into 1-inch slices to within 1/2 inch from the bottom of the loaf. Repeat cuts in opposite direction. Tear cheese slices into small pieces. Place cheese inside cuts of bread.
  • Mix butter, green onions, and poppy seeds. Drizzle over bread, brushing sides of bread with butter mixture. Wrap bread in foil and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Unwrap bread and continue to bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 64.8 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 618.9 mg

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