Chicken and Green Chile Pasta Creamy Chicken Pasta with Roasted Green Chiles and Cheese Ingredients: 8 oz penne or rotini pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika Salt and pepper to taste 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 cup roasted green chiles (mild or hot, chopped) 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional) Juice of 1 lime Directions: Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken, season with cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Add garlic and onion; cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in chopped green chiles and cook for another minute. Pour in chicken broth and reduce slightly, then add the cream. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens. Stir in cheese until melted and smooth. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly. Finish with a squeeze of lime and sprinkle with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve warm with extra lime wedges or a dash of hot sauce if you like it spicier. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 520 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #greenchilepasta #chickenpastadinner #southwestflavors #creamychickenpasta #comfortfoodrecipes #spicycheesypasta #pastaideas #easyweeknightmeals #chilerecipes #pastanight #quickdinnerfix #montereyjackcheese #limechicken #roastedchilelove #texmexfusion #pastaandchicken #boldflavors #pastarecipes #easycomfortfood #flavorfuldinner This Chicken and Green Chile Pasta is what weeknight dreams are made of Creamy, cheesy, and packed with bold flavor!

Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta with Herbs Ingredients: 12 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your choice) 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Salt and black pepper, to taste 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Directions: Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and sauté until cooked through and golden brown, about 6–7 minutes. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Bring to a gentle simmer and let sauce thicken, about 3–5 minutes. Add red pepper flakes if using. Return chicken to the skillet along with cooked pasta. Toss everything together until well coated. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired. Serve hot. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 615 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #garlicbutterchicken #pastadinner #comfortfood #easyrecipes #creamychickenpasta #homemadepasta #familydinners #quickmeals #italianflavors #parmesanpasta #skilletmeals #chickenrecipes #garliclovers #simpleingredients #herbyflavor #chickenpasta #pastaaddict #weeknightdinner #cozymeals #easyhomemade Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta is everything your weeknight dinner dreams are made of—creamy, garlicky, and loaded with flavor!