One Pot Chicken Pasta
This One Pot Chicken Pasta combines tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a rich, creamy sauce in one pan. It’s an easy, flavorful dinner with minimal prep and cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 12 oz penne pasta (uncooked)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup baby spinach (optional, for extra color and nutrition)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish