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This image shows a bowl of creamy cheeseburger pasta topped with melted cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, served in a white ceramic bowl on a clean white marble countertop.

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!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 275 kcal

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.
    This image shows ground chicken being browned in olive oil in a black nonstick skillet placed on a white marble cooktop, with a wooden spatula resting on the side.
  • Sprinkle in onion powder and black pepper, then pour in the pickle juice, Worcestershire sauce, broth, and dry pasta.
    adding-seasonings-and-liquids-to-browned-chicken-in-black-skillet-on-white-marble
  • 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.
    This image shows dry Banza pasta shells being stirred into a bubbling skillet of seasoned chicken broth and ground chicken on a white marble cooktop.
  • Meanwhile, mix all the sauce ingredients (except cheese) in a bowl.
    This image shows a mixture of yellow mustard, ketchup, mayo, relish, and stone ground mustard being whisked together in a clear glass bowl on a white marble countertop.
  • Once the pasta is ready, remove the skillet from heat, uncover it, and fold in the sauce mixture, followed by the cheese.
    This image shows shredded cheddar cheese being folded into the cooked cheeseburger pasta and sauce mixture in a black skillet on the white marble cooktop.
  • 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.
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  • Broil for 5 minutes until bubbly and golden.
    This image shows the cheeseburger pasta just out of the oven, with a bubbly golden cheese layer on top, in a black skillet resting on the white marble cooktop.
  • Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and serve hot.
    This image shows the finished cheeseburger pasta being garnished with freshly chopped parsley in a black skillet, with a wooden serving spoon resting inside, over a clean white marble countertop.

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.