Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe
Cheeseburger Pasta is a comforting one-pan dish that blends tender ground chicken, tangy pickle juice, and melty cheese with pasta for a rich, savory twist on a classic favorite. It’s creamy, cheesy, and packed with bold flavor in every bite—like a cheeseburger in pasta form!
Equipment
- Large deep skillet with lid
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Chef’s knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Box grater (for cheese)
- Ladle or serving spoon
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
Sauce & Cheese
- 1 tbsp Yellow Mustard
- 6 oz Shredded Cheddar Fresh Parsley, for garnish
- ¼ cup Sugar-Free Ketchup
- 2 tbsp Light Mayo
- 2 tbsp Relish
- 2 tbsp Stone Ground Mustard
Pasta
- 8 oz Banza Pasta Shells
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- 1 lb Ground Chicken
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 tsp Onion Powder
- 2½ cup Chicken Broth
- 2 tbsp Pickle Juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then brown both sides of the ground chicken until fully cooked.
- Sprinkle in onion powder and black pepper, then pour in the pickle juice, Worcestershire sauce, broth, and dry pasta.
- Stir everything together to make sure the pasta is submerged, then cover and cook for 6–8 minutes, just until the pasta is nearly done.
- Meanwhile, mix all the sauce ingredients (except cheese) in a bowl.
- Once the pasta is ready, remove the skillet from heat, uncover it, and fold in the sauce mixture, followed by the cheese.
- Use all 6 oz of cheese if you like it extra cheesy, or fold in 4 oz and reserve 2 oz to sprinkle on top.
- Broil for 5 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use high-protein or chickpea pasta for a healthier twist without sacrificing texture.
- Adding diced pickles as garnish gives an extra tangy cheeseburger vibe.