Cheesy Chicken Pasta

Easy cheesy chicken pasta in just 15 minutes. A simple garlic tomato sauce loaded with melted cheese and tender chicken.

📝 Ingredients

• 14 oz pasta ((Note 1))
• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 1/2 cup tomato puree
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
• 1.5 cups cheddar (shredded (Note 2))
• pasta water (around 1 cup, enough to bring the sauce to your desired consistency)
• 2.5 cups cooked chicken breast (approx two large breasts (Note 3))

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook the pasta according to packet instructions.
2. 2Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until foaming.
3. 3Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. 4Stir in the tomato puree, paprika, oregano, and chilli flakes (if using). Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly darkened.
5. 5Reduce heat to low and add the cheddar, stirring constantly until melted and glossy, 2-3 minutes.
6. 6Add pasta water, a little at a time, and whisk to loosen the sauce until it reaches the desired consistency.
7. 7Add the cooked chicken and toss to coat, warming through for 1-2 minutes.
8. 8Tip in the drained pasta and stir to combine, loosening with more pasta water as needed.