Description
One Pot Cheesy Chicken Pasta is a delicious and creamy pasta dish that comes together in just one pot. Tender chicken, flavorful seasonings, three kinds of cheese, and pasta cooked in a savory broth make this a perfect family dinner option. This easy skillet meal is comforting and satisfying, making it a great choice for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Pasta:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juices
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta, uncooked
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: In a large skillet, cook seasoned chicken until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
- Add Ingredients: Pour in broth and tomatoes, then add pasta. Simmer until pasta is tender.
- Finish Dish: Return cooked chicken to the pan, add cream and cheeses. Simmer until creamy.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
- Add spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers for extra veggies.
- Use any melty cheese combo you like—Monterey Jack or Gouda works well too.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
