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30 Minute One Pot Chicken Pasta - Perfect Family Weeknight Dinner!

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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
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 white onion
2 chicken breasts
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1 red pepper
300 grams dried spirally pasta
2 tins chopped tomatoes (400 grams each)
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 tablespoon Worcester sauce
300 ml chicken stock
120 ml full fat milk
20 sugar snap peas
100 grams grated mature cheddar cheese
parsley

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium to high heat.

2

Add diced white onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

3

Add 2 chopped chicken breasts, season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until just sealed.

4

Add 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of tomato puree, and chopped red pepper; stir to combine.

5

Add 300 grams of dried spirally pasta and 2 tins of chopped tomatoes (400 grams each).

6

Add 1/2 teaspoon of oregano, 1/2 tablespoon of Worcester sauce, 300 ml of chicken stock, and 120 ml of full fat milk; stir well.

7

Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer and cover with a lid or foil.

8

Simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, checking occasionally until the pasta is cooked through.

9

Add 20 chopped sugar snap peas and stir to combine.

10

Top with 100 grams of grated mature cheddar cheese and place under the grill for a couple of minutes until melted and golden.

11

Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

panlidgrater

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

One Pot Chicken PastaCreamy Chicken Pasta

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