Description
Creamy one-pot Italian chicken pasta brings Mediterranean comfort straight to dinner tables. Hearty ingredients meld together effortlessly, creating a delightful meal perfect for weeknight family gatherings. You’ll savor each comforting bite of this simple yet satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
Carbohydrates:
- 2 cups uncooked pasta (penne or fusilli)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14 ounces / 400 grams) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a spacious skillet, warm olive oil over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling base for the chicken.
- Introduce diced chicken to the pan, seasoning generously with salt and pepper, and sear until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic, allowing them to dance and release their aromatic essence until translucent and fragrant.
- Cascade uncooked pasta into the skillet, followed by diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and a whisper of chili flakes, stirring to create a harmonious blend.
- Elevate the mixture to a vigorous boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer, covering and allowing the ingredients to meld for 12-15 minutes at low heat.
- Periodically stir the contents, ensuring even cooking and preventing pasta from sticking to the bottom of the skillet.
- When pasta reaches perfect tenderness and sauce thickens to a luxurious consistency, sprinkle Parmesan cheese and gently fold to integrate.
- Taste and fine-tune seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Transfer to serving dishes, crowning with fresh basil leaves for a vibrant finishing touch.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, inviting diners to savor the rich, comforting flavors.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili flakes for mild or spicy preferences.
- Choose gluten-free pasta to make the dish celiac-friendly without compromising flavor.
- Keep stirring occasionally to prevent pasta from sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Break pasta in half before adding to pot for easier mixing and more uniform texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg