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Creamy One Pot Chicken Pasta

Cultural Context

Creamy One Pot Chicken Pasta combines the comforting flavors of Italian cuisine with the convenience of a one-pot meal. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights, allowing families to enjoy a hearty meal without the hassle of multiple pots and pans. The creamy sauce, enriched with parmesan and chicken, creates a satisfying dish that has become popular in many American households, often adapted with various vegetables and spices to suit personal tastes.

Italian-AmericanUSmain
30 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 bell peppers
1.5 red onion
4 chicken thighs
2 tablespoons cajun spice
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
chili flakes
2 tablespoons oil
3 cloves garlic
400 grams baby plum tomatoes
400 grams chopped tomatoes
1 chicken stock cube
750 milliliters boiling water
400 grams pasta
2 balls mozzarella cheese
grated mature cheddar cheese
double cream
ground black pepper

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Dice two bell peppers.

2

Cut baby plum tomatoes in halves.

3

Dice one and a half small red onions.

4

Chop four chicken thighs into pieces off the bone.

5

Season chicken thighs with two tablespoons of cajun spice, one tablespoon of smoked paprika, and a sprinkling of chili flakes.

6

Coat all chicken pieces with the seasoning.

7

Warm two tablespoons of oil in a large heavy based pan.

8

Once the oil is hot, add all the seasoned chicken pieces and brown them all over.

9

Remove the browned chicken from the pan.

10

Add diced onions to the pan and soften them.

11

After the onions are soft, add three cloves of crushed garlic and cook for one to two minutes.

12

Add the chopped bell peppers and cook for about two minutes.

13

Stir in the halved baby plum tomatoes and a 400 gram tin of chopped tomatoes.

14

Dissolve one chicken stock cube in 750 milliliters of boiling water and add it to the pan.

15

Add 400 grams of pasta to the pan and stir well, keeping it under a simmering heat.

16

Add a little bit of salt to taste.

17

Stir in the browned chicken thighs.

18

Occasionally stir until the chicken and pasta are cooked through and the sauce reduces and thickens.

19

Turn the heat down and break up two balls of mozzarella cheese into the pan.

20

Stir in the mozzarella cheese until melted.

21

Add a little grated mature cheddar cheese for extra cheesiness.

22

Add a little double cream for creaminess and a little ground black pepper.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

large heavy based pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

One Pot Chicken PastaCreamy Chicken Pasta

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