Best 7 Cheesy Chicken Pepper Pasta Recipes

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If you are craving a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines the creamy richness of cheese, the succulent tenderness of chicken, and the vibrant spiciness of pepper, look no further than cheesy chicken pepper pasta. This delectable recipe is an explosion of taste and texture that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

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CHEESY CHICKEN AND PEPPER PASTA BAKE



Cheesy Chicken and Pepper Pasta Bake image

You cook the rotini and broccoli together, and use quick-cooking chicken breasts. That's how this cheesy, red-pepper pasta bake comes together so quickly.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
2 cups small broccoli florets
1/4 cup KRAFT Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375ºF.
  • Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 2 min.
  • Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken, peppers, onions and garlic; cook 8 to 10 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently.
  • Drain pasta mixture; return to saucepan. Add chicken mixture; mix lightly. Spoon half into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with half the mozzarella. Repeat layers; sprinkle with Parmesan.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 21 g

CHEESY CHICKEN PEPPER PASTA



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A pasta recipe that incorporates chicken, red peppers, and a creamy garlic cheese sauce. One of my successful kitchen experiments!

Provided by Heidi Waun

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pasta

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
2 red bell peppers, sliced
2 cups milk
½ cup butter
16 ounces shredded Muenster cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 pound linguine pasta

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and add chicken; saute until it begins to turn golden brown. Add red bell peppers and cook until they become limp; cover and simmer.
  • In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine milk, butter, cheese and garlic; stir constantly for about 10 minutes to avoid burning. Sauce should now have a thickened sauce-like consistency; if not, add cornstarch in 1 teaspoon increments until desired consistency is reached.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Once the sauce is complete, combine it with the chicken and peppers mixture; add garlic powder to taste.
  • Pour sauce over hot pasta; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 654.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.6 g, Cholesterol 122.8 mg, Fat 35.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 19.8 g, Sodium 504.2 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND PEPPER-CHEESE SAUCE



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Found this recipe few years ago in a BH cookbook. The variety of peppers add a nice kick and the creamy monterey cheese sauce provide the perfect balance.

Provided by Julie Tremmel

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 ounces spaghetti or 8 ounces fettuccine
8 ounces boneless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/8-1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/8-1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Cook pasta to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
  • Cut chicken into 1 inch pieces. In small mixing bowl combine 1 tablespoons flour, salt, and red, white and black pepper. Toss flour mixture with chicken to coat. Set aside.
  • In large skillet over medium-high heat heat oil (add more oil as necessary during cooking.) Add red bell pepper, onion, jalapeno and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Remove veggies with slotted spoon to seperate bowl; set aside.
  • Add chicken to skillet. Cook and stir about 5 minutes until chicken is tender and no longer pink. Remove chicken to bowl with veggies.
  • Stir 2 tablespoons four into drippings in skillet. Add chicken broth, milk and worcestershire. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add monterey jack, stir until cheese melts. Stir 1 cup of the hot mixture into sour cream; return all of sour cream mixture to skillet. Stir in the chicken and veggies. Cook until heated through being carefully not to boil mixture.
  • Arrange pasta on individual plates or a large serving platter. Spoon the chicken mixture over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.4, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 73.2, Sodium 664.3, Carbohydrate 54.4, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 5, Protein 29.7

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 CHICKEN PEPPER PASTA



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A pasta recipe that incorporates chicken, red peppers, and a creamy garlic cheese sauce. One of my successful kitchen experiments!

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Chicken Breasts with Pasta

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
2 red bell peppers, sliced
2 cups milk
½ cup butter
16 ounces shredded Muenster cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 pound linguine pasta

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and add chicken; saute until it begins to turn golden brown. Add red bell peppers and cook until they become limp; cover and simmer.
  • In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine milk, butter, cheese and garlic; stir constantly for about 10 minutes to avoid burning. Sauce should now have a thickened sauce-like consistency; if not, add cornstarch in 1 teaspoon increments until desired consistency is reached.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Once the sauce is complete, combine it with the chicken and peppers mixture; add garlic powder to taste.
  • Pour sauce over hot pasta; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 654.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.6 g, Cholesterol 122.8 mg, Fat 35.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 19.8 g, Sodium 504.2 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

ONE POT CHICKEN FAJITA PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: oil, chicken breasts, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, onion, salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, milk, penne pasta, pepper jack cheese

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 52m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons oil
3 chicken breasts, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
5 cups milk
4 cups penne pasta
1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over high heat
  • Add chicken and cook until no pink is visible, about 5-6 minutes, then take the chicken out.
  • Add the bell peppers and onion, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 6 minutes.
  • Add the chicken back to the pot with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder, stirring until evenly coated, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the milk and the penne, stirring constantly to prevent any pasta from sticking.
  • Cook for about 20 minutes until pasta is cooked and the milk has reduced to a thick sauce that coats the pasta.
  • Add the cheese and mix until melted.
  • Nutrition Calories: 1958 Fat: 41 grams Carbs: 305 grams Fiber: 16 grams Sugars: 50 grams Protein: 90 grams
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1265 calories, Carbohydrate 155 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 78 grams, Sugar 26 grams

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices will give your dish the best flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken and vegetables, make sure not to overcrowd the pan, or they will steam instead of sautéing.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but remove it from the water just before it's fully cooked. This will help it retain its texture and prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Use a flavorful cheese: The type of cheese you use will greatly affect the taste of the dish. Try using a sharp cheddar, Parmesan, or Asiago cheese.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken breasts can dry out quickly, so be careful not to overcook them. Cook them until they are just cooked through, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Conclusion:

Cheesy Chicken Pepper Pasta is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it's also a budget-friendly meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in under 30 minutes.

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