Creamy Chicken One-Pot Pasta

Name: Creamy Chicken One-Pot Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients: 2 pieces Chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes); 1 tablespoon Olive oil; 3 cloves Garlic (minced); 1/2 medium Onion (chopped); 4 cups Chicken broth (low sodium); 1 cup Heavy cream; 8 ounces Pasta (e.g., penne, rotini, or fettuccine); 4 cups Spinach (fresh, packed); 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated, plus more for garnish); 1 teaspoon Salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper (or to taste)

A delightful and easy-to-make one-pot pasta dish featuring tender chicken pieces, al dente pasta, and a rich, creamy sauce, often incorporating spinach and Parmesan cheese for added flavor and nutrition. This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal with minimal cleanup.

#Chicken

#Pasta

#One-Pot

#Creamy

#Dinner

#Easy

#Weeknight Meal

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Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

45m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Comfort Food

English

Nutrition (per serving)

650

Calories

45g

Protein

50g

Carbs

30g

Fat

Chicken searing in the pot

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Pasta simmering in creamy broth

Instructions

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Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken cubes and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken cubes and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.
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Ensure the pot is hot enough for a good sear on the chicken.
2
Add chopped onion to the same pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
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Add chopped onion to the same pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
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Do not burn the garlic; it can quickly turn bitter.
3
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the uncooked pasta and stir well to ensure it is submerged in the liquid.
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Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the uncooked pasta and stir well to ensure it is submerged in the liquid.
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Stir frequently to prevent pasta from sticking to the bottom.
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Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally. The liquid should be mostly absorbed and the sauce thickened.
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Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally. The liquid should be mostly absorbed and the sauce thickened.
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Check pasta doneness frequently to avoid overcooking.
5
Return the cooked chicken to the pot. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts, which should only take 1-2 minutes. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
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Return the cooked chicken to the pot. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts, which should only take 1-2 minutes. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
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Add spinach in batches if your pot is very full, it will wilt down quickly.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
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Fresh parsley or basil can add a nice touch as a garnish.