One Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
Chicken
chicken breasts (raw)
2 piece
olive oil
1 tbsp
butter
2 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)
226 g
heavy cream
680 ml
chicken broth
680 ml
Cajun seasoning
1 tsp
smoked paprika
1 tsp
sweet paprika
1 tsp
Italian seasoning
1 tsp
garlic powder
1 tsp
onion powder
1 tsp
mozzarella cheese (shredded)
100 g
cheddar cheese (shredded)
100 g
Optional Garnish
fresh parsley (chopped)
2 tbsp
Parmesan cheese (grated)
2 tbsp
red pepper flakes
0.5 tsp
Instructions
Season the chicken
Coat chicken breasts with olive oil and all seasonings. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 15–30 minutes.
Cook the chicken
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and rest.
Cook the pasta
In the same pot add rigatoni, heavy cream, chicken broth, butter and seasonings. Stir, cover and simmer until al dente, stirring occasionally. Add more liquid if needed.
Add the cheese
Once pasta is cooked, add shredded mozzarella and cheddar. Stir until melted and creamy.
Finish and serve
Slice rested chicken and place on top of creamy pasta. Garnish with parsley, Parmesan, or red pepper flakes if desired.
Original recipe
Storage
Add a splash of broth or cream when reheating to restore creaminess.
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