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Chicken One Pot Pasta
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Chicken One Pot Pasta
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Chicken One Pot Pasta

This is a quick and easy recipe for a delicious Chicken One Pot Pasta, perfect for a weeknight meal. All ingredients cook together in a single pot, minimizing cleanup and maximizing flavor. It features tender chicken, spaghetti, and a creamy tomato sauce infused with herbs.
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Sautéing chicken
Sautéing chicken

Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
45m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Italian-American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
550
Calories
40g
Protein
50g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Pasta and ingredients simmering
Pasta and ingredients simmering

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast
    (Boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes)

    500 grams
  • Olive oil

    2 tablespoons
  • Onion
    (Finely chopped)

    1 medium
  • Garlic
    (Minced)

    3 cloves
  • Canned diced tomatoes
    (Undrained)

    400 grams
  • Chicken broth
    (Low sodium)

    4 cups
  • Spaghetti
    (Broken in half)

    200 grams
  • Heavy cream

    0.5 cup
  • Parmesan cheese
    (Grated, plus extra for serving)

    0.5 cup
  • Dried oregano

    1 teaspoon
  • Dried basil

    1 teaspoon
  • Salt
    (To taste)

    1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper
    (To taste)

    0.5 teaspoon
  • Fresh parsley
    (Chopped, for garnish)

    2 tablespoons
Servings: 4
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Creamy finished pasta in the pot
Creamy finished pasta in the pot

Instructions

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  • 1

    Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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    Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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    Ensure the pot is large enough to hold all ingredients comfortably.
  • 2

    Add chicken cubes to the pot and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
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    Add chicken cubes to the pot and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
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    Browning the chicken adds flavor and texture.
  • 3

    Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
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    Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
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    Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot while cooking the onion.
  • 4

    Stir in minced garlic, dried oregano, and dried basil, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
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    Stir in minced garlic, dried oregano, and dried basil, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
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    Do not burn the garlic; cook just until aromatic.
  • 5

    Return the chicken to the pot. Add diced tomatoes (undrained), chicken broth, broken spaghetti, salt, and pepper.
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    Return the chicken to the pot. Add diced tomatoes (undrained), chicken broth, broken spaghetti, salt, and pepper.
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    Make sure the spaghetti is submerged in the liquid.
  • 6

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
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    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
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    Stirring prevents the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • 7

    Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined and creamy.
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    Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined and creamy.
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    Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • 8

    Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
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    Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
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    Serve with extra Parmesan cheese on the side.
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