White Cheddar Chicken Pasta
Recipe from 100K recipes. com
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts skinless and boneless
- 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 pound short-cut pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 yellow onion diced
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 8 oz white cheddar cheese grated
- 2 cups milk
- 1-2 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine dry mustard, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
- Slice chicken breasts into thin strips or cut into 1-inch cubes. Sprinkle with seasoning mixture.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil, and cook chicken for a few minutes or until cooked and browned. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate. Set aside.
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add salt and rotini. Cook according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in the same skillet in which you cooked chicken. When melted, add all-purpose flour and mix it together. Then, add dry white wine, minced garlic, diced onions, and Dijon mustard. Mix to combine. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until onions soften. Then, slowly pour milk in a few additions. Stir after each addition.
- Cook on low for 4-6 minutes or until thickened. Then, add shredded white cheddar cheese. Mix and cook until melted
- Finally, add cooked chicken and pasta. Mix until completely covered with creamy and cheesy sauce. Serve immediately. Sprinkle with fresh thyme, crushed red pepper flakes, or smoked paprika.