One Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta

35Min

4Servings

785Cal

MediumLevel

Kid friendlyhalal

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Equipment

cutting board

knife

bowl

large pot or skillet

tongs

plate

mixing spoon

ladle

Ingredients

Chicken

chicken breasts (raw)

2 piece

olive oil

15 ml

butter

22 g

Cajun seasoning

6 g

smoked paprika

4 g

sweet paprika

4 g

Italian seasoning

3 g

garlic powder

3 g

onion powder

3 g

salt

3 g

black pepper

2 g

Pasta & Sauce

dry rigatoni (dry)

225 g

heavy cream

680 ml

chicken broth

680 ml

Cajun seasoning

6 g

smoked paprika

4 g

sweet paprika

4 g

Italian seasoning

3 g

garlic powder

3 g

onion powder

3 g

mozzarella cheese (shredded)

80 g

sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)

80 g

medium cheddar cheese (shredded)

80 g

Optional Garnish

fresh parsley (chopped)

10 g

Parmesan cheese (grated)

20 g

red pepper flakes

2 g

Instructions

Season the chicken

Coat the chicken breasts with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

5 min

Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes for the best flavor

Cook the chicken

Heat a large pot or skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest.

8 minMedium-high heattimer 8 min

Do not move the chicken too often to get a nice crust

Cook the pasta

In the same pot, add the rigatoni, heavy cream, chicken broth, 1-2 tbsp butter, and seasonings. Stir everything together, cover, and let the pasta simmer until al dente, stirring occasionally.

15 minMedium heattimer 15 min

Add more broth or cream if needed while the pasta cooks

Add the cheese

Once the pasta is cooked, add your shredded cheese and stir until melted and creamy.

3 minLow heattimer 3 min

Use a combination of cheeses for the best flavor

Finish and serve

Slice the rested chicken and place it on top of the creamy pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, or red pepper flakes if desired.

4 min

Slice the chicken against the grain for the most tender pieces

Original recipe

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Storage

Fridge: 2 days

Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or reheat on stovetop with a splash of milk

Best served fresh. The pasta can become thick when stored, so add a splash of milk or broth when reheating

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