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One Pot Chicken Pasta for a Cozy Weeknight Favorite

A warm, cozy one-pot chicken pasta made with tender chicken creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. A simple weeknight dinner that feels comforting and delicious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cups Chicken2 cups diced chicken breastBase1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons minced garlic0.5 cup diced onionPasta and liquids8 ounces pasta of choice2 cups chicken broth1 cup milk or creamFinishing0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon Italian seasoningSalt to tastePepper to tasteFresh parsley for garnish diced chicken breast
  • 2 tsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tsp Garlic minced
  • 1/2 Cup onion diced
  • 8 Ounces pasta of choice
  • 2 Cup chicken broth
  • 1 Cup Cup milk
  • 1/2 Cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 Pinch Pepper
  • Fresh Parsley for Garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot For one pot cooking
  • 1 Wooden spoon For stirring
  • 1 Measuring cups For liquid and dry measurements
  • 1 Chef knife For chopping chicken and onions

Method
 

  1. Warm the olive oil in a large pot. Add the diced chicken and cook until lightly golden. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Add the minced garlic and diced onion. Cook until the onion softens and becomes fragrant.
  3. Add the pasta, chicken broth and milk. Stir well so all ingredients combine..
  4. Cover the pot and cook on medium heat stirring occasionally until the pasta becomes tender.
  5. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  6. Let the pasta rest for five minutes. Finish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

You can make this recipe even faster by using precooked chicken. Add a splash of milk or broth when reheating to keep the pasta creamy. Short pasta shapes like penne rotini or shells work best for even cooking.