Chicken Pasta dishes can be ready in no time at all and this easy one pot recipe goes straight from the stove to the table in less than 30 minutes. A flavorful combination of chicken, cheese, and tomatoes in a tomato cream sauce all made with just one pot! 

While a full meal on its own, this pasta dish tastes delicious served with a side of homemade garlic bread or a light side salad.

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What’s in Chicken Pasta?

This dish is full of creamy cheeses, chicken, and a combination of savory flavors like garlic, tomatoes and Italian seasoning…all blended together for this hearty entrée that even makes great leftovers!

This easy recipe has a tomato cream sauce and is topped with cheese for an easy meal.

One Pot Chicken Pasta ingredients in a pot before cooking

How to Make This One Pot Pasta

This recipe is super easy and versatile, with just one pot! Using the basic recipe, you can add your favorite flavors to make it your own!

  1. Cook the chicken and set aside.
  2. Add seasoning (per recipe below), tomatoes and cream. Stir in uncooked pasta and simmer until pasta is tender.
  3. Add cheese and enjoy!

It’s that easy!! The pasta is cooked right in the sauce meaning no extra pots or strainers for cooking. Depending on the brand of pasta you have, you may need to add a bit more broth or water towards the end to cook the pasta. Add about 1/2 cup at a time as needed.

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Can You Make This in Advance?

One pot chicken pasta can definitely be made in advance, just keep it in a covered container and then pour it all into a skillet and reheat on low on the stovetop.

When you reheat it you may need to add a splash of milk or cream if the pasta has soaked up a lot of the sauce.

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One Pot Chicken Pasta

If you're looking for something simple to put together in just a few minutes, you're going to LOVE this! Super easy and versatile, with just one pot!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Holly Nilsson
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Ingredients  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts diced ½-inch
  • salt and black pepper
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 14 ½ ounces canned diced tomatoes drained, 1 can
  • 3 cups chicken broth + ½ cup extra if needed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 12 ounces penne or medium pasta
  • cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese divided

Instructions 

  • Season chicken with salt & pepper. Heat olive oil over medium heat and cook chicken until no pink remains. Set aside.
  • Add onion and garlic to the pan. Cook until onion is tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Add seasoning, parsley, 3 cups broth, tomatoes and cream and bring to a boil. Add pasta. Let simmer for about 15 minutes or until tender and thickened. If you need, add ½ cup broth till pasta is cooked. Mix in ¼ cup parmesan cheese.
  • Add the chicken back to skillet, top with mozzarella cheese and remaining ¼ cup parmesan, then broil 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden.
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 468 | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1536mg | Potassium: 1025mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 670IU | Vitamin C: 22.7mg | Calcium: 330mg | Iron: 2.8mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Entree
Cuisine American
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  1. Meghna says:

    This recipe was ok for us. I thought it lacked flavour even though I added fresh basil.3 stars

  2. Anonymous says:

    Great recipe loved, will be in our rotation4 stars

  3. Lillith Coates says:

    delicious and all my kids loved it! So quick and easy and tasty! Will be cooking this again!5 stars

  4. Meghna says:

    I made this with cavatappi. Came out delicious! Thank you!5 stars

  5. Jill Longhi says:

    Delicious! We love all your recipes. Thanks again 5 stars

  6. Goldie says:

    This was so easy and so delicious. I added spinach as others suggested. Whole family loved it!5 stars

  7. Lexi says:

    This looks delicious! About to cook it for my family. Can’t help but notice the pic seems to include some tomato paste that isn’t mentioned in the recipe… do you recommend adding for flavor with the diced tomatoes? Thanks so much!

    1. Spend With Pennies SN says:

      Hi Lexi, we have updated this recipe since the photos have been taken and removed the tomato paste, we didn’t find it necessary! I hope you guys enjoyed it.

  8. Mimi says:

    Excellent! I use whole grain rotini (you can’t tell the difference) to make it healthier. I’ve added this to the toddler meals I make for my twin grands; I prep and freeze meals to make life easier for my daughter. This one is quick and healthy and freezes well!5 stars

    1. Mimi says:

      I also add fresh spinach leaves when I add the chicken back in and simmer for an additional five minutes5 stars

  9. Bre says:

    Our family of six all LOVED this, even my picky eater!5 stars

    1. Spend With Pennies SN says:

      I love that, Bre. This recipe is definitely a keeper!

  10. Carrie says:

    Absolutely love this! My picky husband loves it too! Thank you for sharing5 stars

  11. Evelyn says:

    Had a busy day and wanted something easy but delicious. I found your recipe and my children loved it! I loved it! Thank you for sharing. I like the way you wrote out the steps. It was so easy to put together.5 stars

    1. Spend With Pennies SN says:

      So happy to hear that, Evelyn!

  12. Alexandria says:

    I needed a quick meal , and I had chicken that had to be used. This recipe was not only easy, it as a HIT in my home. This will officially go into our dinner rotation.

  13. Traci Schmiege says:

    I just made this tonight for dinner. It was amazing. My son loved it. I will definitely be making this again!5 stars

    1. Spend With Pennies SN says:

      So happy to hear that, Traci!