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Creamy One Pot Chicken Pasta Recipe

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Restaurant-quality creamy chicken pasta with tender chicken pieces, penne, and silky garlic parmesan cream sauce all cooked together in one skillet for easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), chopped
  • Fresh basil for garnish

 

  • Extra parmesan for serving

Instructions

  • Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in large deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Add chicken in single layer and sear 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  • Transfer seared chicken to plate and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic to skillet.
  • Stir garlic constantly 30-60 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  • Pour in chicken broth to deglaze pan, scraping up browned bits.
  • Add Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes if using.
  • Bring mixture to gentle boil then maintain steady simmer.
  • Add dry pasta directly to simmering broth and stir immediately.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions minus 2 minutes, stirring every 2-3 minutes.
  • Keep all pasta submerged in liquid, adding more broth if needed.
  • When pasta is nearly al dente, return chicken to skillet.
  • Pour heavy cream over everything and stir gently to combine.
  • Add sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, stirring until spinach wilts.
  • Sprinkle parmesan over mixture and stir until cheese melts.
  • Remove from heat when sauce reaches desired consistency.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or parmesan.

 

  • Serve immediately garnished with fresh basil and extra parmesan.

Notes

  • Pat chicken dry for best searing and golden crust
  • Don’t skip searing chicken – it builds flavor foundation
  • Stir pasta frequently to prevent sticking
  • Pasta releases starches that naturally thicken sauce
  • Add broth if liquid evaporates too quickly
  • Sauce thickens as it cools – add cream to thin if needed
  • Use any short pasta shape – penne, rotini, or rigatoni
  • Fresh spinach wilts quickly – don’t overcook
  • Leftover pasta thickens when cold – add broth when reheating

 

  • Best served fresh but stores refrigerated up to 3 days

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