Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this One Pot Cheesy Chicken Pasta. Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender chicken pieces, this easy one-pot meal is perfect for a quick and delicious dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Pasta:
- 12 ounces short pasta (penne or rotini)
Cheese:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add chicken and cook until browned.
- Prepare Sauce: Add onion, garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook until fragrant. Pour in broth, tomatoes, and cream.
- Add Pasta: Stir in pasta, bring to a boil, then simmer until pasta is tender.
- Melt Cheese: Stir in cheddar and Parmesan until creamy. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try smoked paprika or bacon.
- Experiment with mozzarella or a cheese blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
