One Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta
Crispy outside, juicy chicken over rich, creamy, cheesy pasta
Crispy on the outside, juicy and full of flavor chicken over a rich, creamy, cheesy pasta. Easy comfort food made in one pot!
Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken
chicken breasts (raw)
2 piece
olive oil
1 tbsp
butter
1.5 tbsp
Cajun seasoning
2 tsp
smoked paprika
2 tsp
sweet paprika
2 tsp
Italian seasoning
2 tsp
garlic powder
2 tsp
onion powder
2 tsp
salt
1 tsp
black pepper
0.5 tsp
Pasta & Sauce
dry rigatoni (dry)
227 g
heavy cream
680 ml
chicken broth
680 ml
butter
1.5 tbsp
Cajun seasoning
1 tsp
smoked paprika
1 tsp
sweet paprika
1 tsp
Italian seasoning
1 tsp
garlic powder
1 tsp
onion powder
1 tsp
shredded mozzarella cheese (shredded)
67 g
shredded sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
67 g
shredded medium cheddar cheese (shredded)
67 g
Optional Garnish
fresh parsley (chopped)
2 tbsp
grated Parmesan cheese (grated)
30 g
red pepper flakes
1 tsp
Instructions
Season the chicken
Coat the chicken breasts with olive oil and all seasonings. Let marinate in the refrigerator for best flavor.
Cook the chicken
Cook the chicken breasts until golden brown and fully cooked, then remove and let rest.
Cook the pasta
Add rigatoni, heavy cream, chicken broth, butter and seasonings to the same pot. Simmer until pasta is al dente.
Add the cheese
Stir in shredded cheeses until melted and creamy.
Finish and serve
Slice the rested chicken and place on top of creamy pasta. Garnish with parsley, Parmesan, or red pepper flakes.
Storage
Store chicken and pasta separately for best texture. Reheat pasta with a little extra cream to restore creaminess.
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