Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this One Pot Cheesy Chicken Pasta recipe. Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender chicken, this dish is a surefire crowd-pleaser for any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Pasta:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 12 oz short pasta (penne, rotini, or shells)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven. Season and cook chicken until golden. Set aside.
- Prepare the Pasta: In the same skillet, cook onion and garlic, then add chicken broth, tomatoes, cream, and pasta. Simmer until pasta is cooked.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the skillet, stir in cheeses until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add crushed red pepper flakes with onion and garlic.
- Try pepper jack cheese for a spicier version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-pot stovetop simmer
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
