Chicken Pasta dishes can be ready in no time at all and this easy one pot recipe goes straight from the stove to the table in less than 30 minutes. A flavorful combination of chicken, cheese, and tomatoes in a tomato cream sauce all made with just one pot!
While a full meal on its own, this pasta dish tastes delicious served with a side of homemade garlic bread or a light side salad.
What’s in Chicken Pasta?
This dish is full of creamy cheeses, chicken, and a combination of savory flavors like garlic, tomatoes and Italian seasoning…all blended together for this hearty entrée that even makes great leftovers!
This easy recipe has a tomato cream sauce and is topped with cheese for an easy meal.
How to Make This One Pot Pasta
This recipe is super easy and versatile, with just one pot! Using the basic recipe, you can add your favorite flavors to make it your own!
- Cook the chicken and set aside.
- Add seasoning (per recipe below), tomatoes and cream. Stir in uncooked pasta and simmer until pasta is tender.
- Add cheese and enjoy!
It’s that easy!! The pasta is cooked right in the sauce meaning no extra pots or strainers for cooking. Depending on the brand of pasta you have, you may need to add a bit more broth or water towards the end to cook the pasta. Add about 1/2 cup at a time as needed.
Can You Make This in Advance?
One pot chicken pasta can definitely be made in advance, just keep it in a covered container and then pour it all into a skillet and reheat on low on the stovetop.
When you reheat it you may need to add a splash of milk or cream if the pasta has soaked up a lot of the sauce.
More One-Pot Meals
- Shredded Chicken in Buffalo Sauce – tender, flavorful, and perfectly spicy
- Pasta with Creamy Tomato Sauce – creamy, cheesy, and delicious!
- Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni – ready in under 30 mins!
- Easy Lasagna – easy, zesty Italian dish
- Roasted Rosemary Skillet Chicken– full of flavor!
- Beef Bourguignon Recipe – beef stew with wine
- Cheesy Ground Turkey Pasta – the perfect weeknight dinner
One Pot Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast diced into 1/2" cubes
- salt & pepper
- ½ cup onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 14 ½ ounces diced tomatoes drained
- 3 cups chicken broth + ½ cup extra if needed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 12 ounces penne or medium pasta
- ⅔ cup mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup parmesan divided
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt & pepper. Heat olive oil over medium heat and cook chicken until no pink remains. Set aside.
- Add onion and garlic to the pan. Cook until onion is tender, about 3 minutes.
- Add seasoning, parsley, 3 cups broth, tomatoes and cream and bring to a boil. Add pasta. Let simmer for about 15 minutes or until tender and thickened. If you need, add ½ cup broth till pasta is cooked. Mix in ¼ cup parmesan cheese.
- Add the chicken back to skillet, top with mozzarella cheese and remaining ¼ cup parmesan, then broil 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Entree
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This was so easy and so delicious. I added spinach as others suggested. Whole family loved it!
This looks delicious! About to cook it for my family. Can’t help but notice the pic seems to include some tomato paste that isn’t mentioned in the recipe… do you recommend adding for flavor with the diced tomatoes? Thanks so much!
Hi Lexi, we have updated this recipe since the photos have been taken and removed the tomato paste, we didn’t find it necessary! I hope you guys enjoyed it.
Excellent! I use whole grain rotini (you can’t tell the difference) to make it healthier. I’ve added this to the toddler meals I make for my twin grands; I prep and freeze meals to make life easier for my daughter. This one is quick and healthy and freezes well!
I also add fresh spinach leaves when I add the chicken back in and simmer for an additional five minutes
Our family of six all LOVED this, even my picky eater!
I love that, Bre. This recipe is definitely a keeper!
Absolutely love this! My picky husband loves it too! Thank you for sharing
Had a busy day and wanted something easy but delicious. I found your recipe and my children loved it! I loved it! Thank you for sharing. I like the way you wrote out the steps. It was so easy to put together.
So happy to hear that, Evelyn!
I needed a quick meal , and I had chicken that had to be used. This recipe was not only easy, it as a HIT in my home. This will officially go into our dinner rotation.
I just made this tonight for dinner. It was amazing. My son loved it. I will definitely be making this again!
So happy to hear that, Traci!