Name: Creamy Shredded Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 750 g Shredded Chicken (boneless); 500 g Pasta; 1.5 cups Heavy cream (Double cream); 1/4 cup Parmesan; 1 medium Onion (chopped); 3 cloves Garlic (minced); 1.5 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon Onion granules; 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper; 1 5g Stock cubes; 2 tablespoons Olive oil; Salt (to taste)

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This easy creamy shredded chicken pasta recipe is made with a few ingredients but packs a whole lot of flavor. It is a comfort weeknight chicken and pasta dinner that is ready in 30 minutes.

shredded chicken pasta served in a pasta bowl.

About This Creamy Shredded Chicken Pasta Recipe

Quick- This pasta with shredded chicken dinner comes together quickly. Boil the pasta on a separate burner while making the sauce on another, combine and you have a hearty meal that is ready in under 30 minutes.

Family friendly- It is adult and kid friendly so don’t be surprised if you get asked for second servings.

Creamy- It is creamy, cheesy, and bursting with flavors. The perfect comfort meal.

Ingredients

Boneless shredded chicken– You can use leftover chicken.

Pasta– I used penne for this recipe but you can use spaghetti, farfelle, or any pasta.

Heavy cream – In the UK, this is known as double cream.

Parmesan

Italian seasoning– This can be replaced with herbs de Provence or mixed herbs.

Black pepper

Salt

Olive oil

Onion – Yellow, Brown, or White onion. Any of them gives the dish a s

Garlic – Use fresh garlic but if this isn’t available, substitute with garlic powder or granules.

Chicken stock cube

Helpful Tips

If you don’t have leftover shredded chicken in the fridge, boil or pan fry chicken breasts and shred.
The quantity of pepper recommended is how I like mine to be spicy, you can use as much as you like or reduce the quantity to suit you.
Add veggies like carrots and peas if you like.

How To Make Shredded Chicken Pasta

Make the creamy shredded chicken sauce- Place a pan on low heat. Add oil and chopped onions and sautee the onions till they are fragrant and soft then add minced garlic. Fry for 1 minute.

sauteed chopped onions and garlic in a pan.

Pour in onion granules, black pepper, Italian seasoning, crushed stock cube, and salt. Stir fry for 1-2 minutes.

Add shredded chicken, double cream and grated parmesan. Stir and let it simmer for 2-5 minutes.

Cook pasta- Boil pasta in a pot till it is aldente and drain.

Combine pasta and shredded chicken sauce- Add the cooked pasta. Stir to combine and simmer for another 1-2 minutes.

pasta added to the creamy shredded chicken sauce.

Take off the heat and serve.

What To Serve With

Here are some recommendations of sides to serve it shredded chicken pasta:

Garlic bread – is a tasty side dish that compliments pasta.
Roasted vegetables, sauteed spinach, and boiled broccoli make nutritious sides.
Cucumber salad, Coleslaw

Storing and Reheating Leftovers

Pack shredded chicken pasta in a sealable container and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days.

To reheat: Add the pasta to a pan, add a few tablespoons of milk or water to loosen the cream, and heat on low until it’s warmed.
You can also reheat it in the microwave, transfer pasta to a microwave-safe plate, splash in some milk or water, and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes till heated.

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Canned salmon pasta

One pot pasta

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