Description
A comforting and creamy one-pot pasta dish featuring tender chicken, gooey cheese, and flavorful Italian seasonings. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken Pasta:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, brown chicken pieces, and set aside.
- Saute Onion and Garlic: In the same pot, sauté onion until soft, then add garlic.
- Add Ingredients: Pour in chicken broth, tomatoes, seasonings, and pasta. Simmer until pasta is tender.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in cooked chicken, cream, and cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
- Add spinach or peas for extra veggies, or swap cheddar for pepper jack for a spicier twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
