One Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta
Equipment
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)
225 g
heavy cream
710 ml
chicken broth
710 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)
80 g
cheddar cheese (shredded)
160 g
Optional Garnish
fresh parsley (chopped)
2 tbsp
Parmesan cheese (grated)
2 tbsp
red pepper flakes
0.5 tsp
Instructions
Season the chicken
Coat the chicken breasts with olive oil and all seasonings.
Marinate the chicken
Let the seasoned chicken rest in the refrigerator for best flavor.
Cook the chicken
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
Rest the chicken
Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest while preparing the pasta.
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 broth if needed.
Add the cheese
Once the pasta is cooked, add shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Stir until melted and creamy.
Slice and serve
Slice the rested chicken and place it on top of the creamy pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley, grated Parmesan, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Original recipe
Storage
Best enjoyed fresh. Reheat with a splash of cream or broth to restore creaminess.
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