Best 6 Creamy Chicken One Pot Pasta Recipes

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Craving a comforting and flavorful meal that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta? Look no further than our guide to the best creamy chicken one pot pasta recipe! This delectable dish is a quick and easy weeknight dinner solution that'll tantalize taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey where convenience meets deliciousness as we unveil the secrets to creating a creamy chicken one pot pasta that will become a household favorite.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY ONE-POT PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMS



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Cooking pasta the way you would make risotto may sound new and hip. But it's at least old enough to have been demonstrated to me in Rome in 1976, and I imagine as old as pasta itself. In this method, the liquid is minimized: there's no need for a gallon per pound of pasta. The liquid is added gradually to the pasta, which absorbs it completely and thereby retains its starch. This makes the pasta creamy and rich; it also gains the flavor of the stock. You can use pretty much any pasta shape you like, but timing will vary depending on size. This approach may seem like more work than making pasta in the ordinary way. But as the making of the "sauce" is integrated into the pasta-cooking, it really becomes a one-dish meal - as interesting as risotto, and even a bit quicker. Here is a combination of gemelli with mushrooms and chicken to get you started.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, one pot, pastas, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil, more as needed
1 shallot or small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups crimini, shiitake or button mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed and sliced
1/2 pound cut pasta like gemelli or penne, or long pasta broken into bits
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine or water
3 to 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 boneless chicken thighs, diced
Chopped fresh parsley, optional
Freshly grated Parmesan, optional

Steps:

  • Put 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. When hot, add shallot, garlic and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms soften and begin to brown on edges, about 10 minutes. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is glossy and coated with oil, 2 to 3 minutes. Add a little salt and pepper, then wine. Stir and let liquid bubble away.
  • Ladle stock into skillet 1/2 cup or so at a time, stirring after each addition and every minute or so. When liquid is just about evaporated, add more. Mixture should be neither soupy nor dry. Keep heat at medium and stir frequently.
  • Begin tasting pasta 10 minutes after you add it; you want it to be tender but with a tiny bit of crunch. When pasta is about 3 to 4 minutes away from being done, add chicken and stir to combine. Continue to cook until chicken is done - it will be white on inside when cut - and pasta is how you like it. Taste, adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley and Parmesan if using, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 558, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 999 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ONE-POT CREAMY CHICKEN MARSALA PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pot Creamy Chicken Marsala Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, boneless, skinless chicken breast, white mushroom, white onion, chicken stock, heavy cream, marsala wine, penne pasta, shredded parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, fresh parsley

Provided by Michael Price

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into chunks
2 cups white mushroom, or button mushrooms, sliced
1 white onion, sliced
3 cups chicken stock
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup marsala wine
3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, optional garnish

Steps:

  • Heat a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and chicken breast. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook until chicken is no longer pink. Remove and set aside.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of oil, and the mushrooms and onion. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until onions are browned, stirring occasionally.
  • Return the chicken to the pot. Add the stock, cream, wine, and pasta, bring up to a simmer, and cover.
  • *Marsala wine can be purchased at most grocery stores near the dessert or sweet wines and gives the dish a distinct flavor. However, if you can't get your hands on Marsala, you can substitute 1 cup of white wine (240 ml) plus 1 ½ tablespoons of brandy.
  • Simmer until pasta is tender, about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • When pasta is tender, stir in parmesan cheese until smooth. Remove from heat.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1123 calories, Carbohydrate 102 grams, Fat 60 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 11 grams

CREAMY CHICKEN ONE-POT PASTA



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When the craving for a creamy, cheesy pasta strikes-but you still need to bring some protein and veggies to the table-this one-pot meal is your simple solution. Chicken, bell peppers and green onions make this a dinner that's complete, comforting and little grownup all at the same time.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
1 to 1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 cup diced yellow bell pepper (about 1 large)
1/2 cup sliced green onion whites
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
12 oz uncooked rotini pasta (3 3/4 cups)
1 cup frozen sweet peas
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1/4 cup sliced green onion greens

Steps:

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl; cover and keep warm. Add bell pepper, green onion whites, pepper and salt to butter and drippings in pan; cook over medium-high heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.
  • Stir in broth and whipping cream; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta; return to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 12 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in frozen peas and chicken; stir 3 to 4 minutes or until pasta is cooked to desired tenderness and sauce is thickened.
  • Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted and smooth. Top with green onion greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 165 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 970 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g

ONE-POT CREAMY CHICKEN BACON VEGGIE PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



One-pot Creamy Chicken Bacon Veggie Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: thick cut bacon, chicken breast, seasoned salt, pepper, small onion, asparagus, garlic, fresh spinach, sun-dried tomato, milk, rotini pasta, shredded parmesan cheese

Provided by Camille Bergerson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 strips thick cut bacon, sliced
1 lb chicken breast, cubed
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
pepper, to taste
1 small onion, sliced
½ lb asparagus, cut into 1-inch or 2 1/2 cm long pieces
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups fresh spinach
⅓ cup sun-dried tomato, roughly chopped
6 cups milk
1 lb rotini pasta
1 ¼ cups shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large pot, crisp the bacon on medium heat.
  • Drain excess grease so there's about 3 tablespoons left in the pot.
  • Add in the chicken, season with half of the seasoned salt and pepper, and cook.
  • Once the chicken is nicely browned, remove it from the pan but leave the bacon.
  • Add in the onion and asparagus. Stir until the onions begin to become translucent.
  • Add the garlic and spinach. Stir until spinach is wilted.
  • Add in the sun-dried tomatoes and season with remaining salt and pepper.
  • Pour milk over veggie and bacon mixture, and bring to a boil. Stir periodically so the bottom does not burn.
  • Once milk is bubbling, add pasta and stir frequently until pasta reaches your desired doneness (approximately 10 minutes at medium heat).
  • Stir in chicken and parmesan cheese and mix until cheese is melted.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 787 calories, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 60 grams, Sugar 19 grams

ONE-POT CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN PASTA



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Pesto lovers, this recipe is for you! We loaded this pasta dish with a creamy pesto sauce, fresh spinach and flavor-packed chicken for an easy weeknight meal the whole family will love.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package (16 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 1/2 cups Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz container)
8 oz uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta (about 3 cups)
4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup refrigerated basil pesto (from 7-oz container)
1 package (8 oz) fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In 5- to 5 1/2-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat; season chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Cook chicken in oil 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink. With slotted spoon, transfer to plate, and keep warm.
  • Add chicken broth and pasta to Dutch oven; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 12 to 14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most of liquid is absorbed.
  • Add cream cheese and pesto, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted. Stir in chicken; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is heated through.
  • Gradually stir in spinach until starting to wilt. Just before serving, garnish with basil and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 770 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

ONE POT CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN PASTA WITH PEAS



one pot creamy lemon chicken pasta with peas image

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced 3/4 inch
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot finedly diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
1.5 cups half and half
8 ounces linguine broken in half
1 1/4 cups peas cooked
1 basil bunch chiffonade
1 lemon juice and zest
1/2 cup parm cheese grated

Steps:

  • 1. melt 1 T butter in dutch oven over med high heat. Add chicken and season gnerously with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown on all sides about 4-6 min. Remove chicken to a plate.
  • 2. Add remaining T of butter. Once melted, add shallot and season with salt and pepper. Cook until softened about 2 min Add garlice and cook about 1 min. Add in flour and cook, stirring for another minute. Add in chicken broth and half and half. Whisk to combine. Add back inthe chiciken along with the pasta dna a large sprig of basil. Bring to a slow boil, stirring occasionally, then immediately reduce toa simmer. Cover and cook for 10-15 min. Remove basil and discard.
  • 3. Add in peas, lemon juice and zest. Cook for an additinal minute. Stir in parm and chopped basil. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.

Tips:

  • Prep Ingredients: Before cooking, measure and prep all ingredients. This ensures smooth and efficient cooking.
  • Use Quality Ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients elevate the dish's flavor. Opt for flavorful chicken, ripe veggies, and quality pasta.
  • Cook Pasta Al Dente: Slightly undercook the pasta so it retains a slight bite and doesn't become mushy when combined with the sauce.
  • Don't Overcook Chicken: Ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly but not overcooked. Overcooked chicken becomes dry and tough.
  • Balance Sauce Consistency: Adjust the sauce consistency by adding more broth or milk. For a thicker sauce, simmer longer; for a thinner sauce, add more liquid.
  • Season to Taste: Taste the dish at various stages and adjust seasonings as needed. A balance of salt, pepper, and herbs is key.
  • Garnish Elegantly: Before serving, garnish with fresh herbs like basil or parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for visual appeal.

Conclusion:

This Creamy Chicken One-Pot Pasta is a delightful and effortless meal that combines tender chicken, flavorful veggies, and a rich, creamy sauce. It's a perfect dish for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Its versatility allows for customization with various vegetables, herbs, and cheeses. With careful attention to ingredient quality, cooking techniques, and seasoning, you can create a comforting and satisfying pasta dish that will impress your family and friends. So put on your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's cook up a delicious and memorable pasta feast!

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