Description
One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy richness with hearty chicken and pasta, all cooked in one pot for easy cleanup. This dish brings together tender chicken breasts, perfectly cooked pasta, and a velvety garlic Parmesan sauce, making it an instant family favorite. In under 30 minutes, you can serve up a delicious meal that satisfies cravings and gathers everyone around the table. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a weekend gathering, this recipe promises to deliver bold flavors and warmth in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the diced chicken in olive oil until cooked through (5-7 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and uncooked pasta; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer until pasta is tender (about 10-12 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg