Creamy Blue Cheese Chicken Pasta

Published: 7/31/2026

A rich and creamy chicken pasta featuring the signature tang of Finnish-style blue cheese. This quick skillet dinner comes together in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients (4 servings)

• 12 oz (340 g) dried pasta (penne or fusilli)
• 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast, cubed
• 1.5 cups (360 ml) heavy cream
• 4 oz (115 g) blue cheese, crumbled
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
2. Sauté chicken cubes in a large skillet until golden and cooked through (165°F (74°C) internal).
3. Add minced garlic and cook for 60 seconds until fragrant.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream.
5. Incorporate the blue cheese, stirring until the cheese has melted into a cohesive, thickened sauce.
6. Fold the cooked pasta into the sauce until every piece is thoroughly coated.

Pro Tips

• Block Cheese: For the best melting, buy cheese in block form rather than pre-crumbled. Pre-crumbled cheeses are treated with anti-caking agents that inhibit smooth melting.

See Also

• 15-Minute Creamy Tortellini (Easy Weeknight Dinner)
• 15-Minute Creamy Tuna Pasta (Easy Weeknight Dinner)
• Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce

Categories: mains, pasta