One Pot Chicken Pasta: Effortless Creamy Dinner Delight!
A simple and delicious one pot chicken pasta recipe that is perfect for beginners, combining tender chicken, creamy sauce, and pasta all cooked in one pot for easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add pasta and Italian seasoning, then reduce heat and simmer until pasta is al dente, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until well combined and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for quick meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg