One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta with Chicken
Prepare a complete, flavorful pasta dinner with chicken and a rich, creamy tomato sauce, all cooked in a single pot for easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 ounces dry pasta (penne or rotini work well)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- Add the chopped onion to the same pot and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the dry pasta to the boiling liquid. Stir well to prevent sticking. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir the cooked chicken back into the pot.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- If the sauce seems too thick after adding the cream, add a splash of extra broth or milk until you reach your desired consistency.
- You can substitute pre-cooked, shredded chicken for the raw chicken; add it in step 6 instead of step 4.
- Use fresh basil for garnish if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 110