Creamy One-Pot Cheesy Chicken Pasta
Make this satisfying, creamy, and cheesy chicken pasta in one pot for easy cleanup and a quick weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 12 ounces pasta (like rotini or penne)
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- Add the chopped onion to the same pot and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth. Add the pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked through and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pot. Stir in the heavy cream.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- You can add 1 cup of frozen peas or broccoli florets during the last 5 minutes of simmering the pasta.
- Shred your own cheese for the best melting quality. Pre-shredded cheese often contains anti-caking agents that affect creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 140