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One-Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta
This deceptively indulgent one-pot creamy chicken pasta uses homemade chicken broth and pasta starch to create a naturally creamy sauce with just a touch of cream. Loaded with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and perfectly cooked pasta, it's a complete meal that's ready in 30 minutes with minimal cleanup required.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Serves
6
Instructions
- 01
Heat the broth: Bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan and keep warm.
- 02
Brown the chicken: Heat oil in a large sauté pan with lid over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook 8-10 minutes until golden brown on all sides.
- 03
Add vegetables: Add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- 04
Combine pasta and broth: Add hot chicken broth and dry pasta to the pan. Stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- 05
Cook pasta: Cover and simmer 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is just shy of al dente.
- 06
Add broccoli: Stir in broccoli florets. Whisk cornstarch into heavy cream until smooth, then stir into the pan.
- 07
Finish and rest: Return to a simmer and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and let rest uncovered for 5 minutes.
- 08
Serve: Garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
per serving · 1 serving
- Calories
- 526
- Protein
- 36g
- Carbs
- 62g
- Fat
- 14g
- Fiber
- 4g
- Sugar
- 4g
- Sat. fat
- 5g
- Sodium
- 951mg
- Cholesterol
- 99mg
Variations & swaps
Vegetable Variations:
- Mediterranean: Add sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and artichoke hearts
- Garden Fresh: Include zucchini, bell peppers, and fresh basil
- Winter Comfort: Try butternut squash, kale, and sage
- Kid-Friendly: Stick to carrots, corn and peas for pickier eaters
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