One Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta
One-pot comfort food with crispy, juicy chicken over 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 with no mess and no stress.
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
1 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 (shredded)
100 g
shredded cheddar (shredded)
150 g
Optional Garnish
fresh parsley (chopped)
2 tbsp
grated Parmesan (grated)
2 tbsp
red pepper flakes
1 tsp
Instructions
Season the chicken
Coat chicken breasts with olive oil and all seasonings, then marinate in refrigerator.
Cook the chicken
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden brown and fully cooked.
Rest the chicken
Remove cooked chicken from pan and let rest while preparing pasta.
Cook the pasta
In the same pot, add rigatoni, heavy cream, chicken broth, butter, and seasonings. Simmer until al dente.
Add the cheese
Once pasta is cooked, add shredded cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
Finish and serve
Slice the rested chicken and place on top of creamy pasta. Garnish as desired.
Original recipe
Storage
Store chicken and pasta separately to maintain texture. Reheat gently to prevent sauce from separating.
Notes
• One-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights
• Can be customized with different cheeses
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