Creamy Rosemary & Goat Cheese Chicken Pasta

Okay, so let me start out this post by mentioning how I haven’t cooked pasta at home for a while now that we’ve been following a healthier diet.

That being said, this Goat Cheese Chicken Pasta was devoured in a matter of minutes by Dustin and me.

Oh, my, the creaminess.

I’ve always loved goat cheese on just about anything – salads, pizza, burgers, spoons…

So, naturally, if you added goat cheese to a creamy chicken pasta dish with some freshly picked rosemary from my garden, it’s a pretty safe bet it’d be a good match.

With my face!

Often times, I’ve noticed that, with chicken pastas, people add chicken breast instead of chicken thighs.  Now, chicken breasts are totally fine to use and are actually a healthier (leaner) choice than chicken thighs.  But, the problem this can cause is that chicken breasts tend to dry out when cooked, leaving dry, chewy chicken.

Now, when I eat pasta, on the rare occasion I do nowadays (sniff), I don’t really wanna deal with dry, chewy chicken.  I want moist, delicate, flavorful, juicy chicken.

And I think I’m being pretty reasonable, here.

This creamy Rosemary And Goat Cheese Pasta is so amazingly delicious and satisfying, you’ll want to make it again and again.  You’ll dream about the lusciousness and how you just want one more bite.

And the best thing is that it can be yours for dinner tonight in just 30 minutes (which happens to be why this meal makes a fantastic addition to my meal planning service, No-Fail Meals).

5 from 2 votes

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Goat Cheese Chicken Pasta

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

This creamy Rosemary And Goat Cheese Pasta is so amazingly delicious and satisfying, you'll want to make it again and again.

Categories: Easy Dinner

Difficulty: Easy

Keyword: chicken and goat cheese, chicken goat cheese pasta, goat cheese pasta

Servings: 6

Calories: 868 kcal

Author: Lacey Baier of A Sweet Pea Chef

Ingredients

• 1 lb penne noodles use whole wheat noodles for a healthier option
• 1 tbsp PLUS 1 tsp. kosher salt to coat chicken 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 4 chicken thighs boneless and skinless
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter can use olive oil for a healthier option
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 1/2 cups milk can use plain, unsweetened almond milk
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream can sub plain Greek yogurt or Half-and-Half for healthier option
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp fresh rosemary minced
• 6 oz goat cheese

Instructions

1. Heat a deep stock pot over high heat and add 1 tbsp. kosher salt.
2. Once boiling, add the noodles and cook until al dente (almost tender, but cooked through).
3. While the water is boiling for the pasta, heat 1 tbsp. olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Generously season the chicken with salt and pepper.
4. Place the seasoned chicken into the hot oil and cook until well-browned and cooked through, about 4-6 minutes per side. Remove from heat and chop or shred into bite-size pieces, reserving the oil from the pan. Set the chicken aside.
5. In a medium sauce pan, add the butter and cook over medium-high heat until melted.
6. Add the garlic to the butter and cook for one minute, until garlic is fragrant.
7. Add half of the milk, the cream, and the rosemary and stir to combine.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and the remaining milk until smooth. Add this mixture to the sauce pan.
9. Add the goat cheese and cook over medium-high heat until the cheese is melted, the sauce is thickened, and reduced in volume, about 6-7 minutes. The sauce is ready when you can draw a line on the back of a spoon and it doesn't run.
10. Once the sauce is thickened and the noodles are cooked, add both to the pan you cooked the chicken in. Add the chicken and stir to combine everything.
11. Cook over medium-high heat for 2-4 minutes, until heated through and well-combined.

Nutrition Facts

Goat Cheese Chicken Pasta

Amount Per Serving

Calories 868 Calories from Fat 483

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 53.7g 83%

Saturated Fat 26.8g 134%

Cholesterol 271.7mg 91%

Sodium 770.6mg 32%

Total Carbohydrates 60.2g 20%

Dietary Fiber 2.6g 10%

Sugars 6.2g

Protein 35.8g 72%

Vitamin A 47%

Vitamin C 1%

Calcium 19%

Iron 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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