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One Pot Cheesy Chicken Pasta

One Pot Cheesy Chicken Pasta

Imagine coming home after a long day, the aroma of creamy, cheesy chicken fills the air, and dinner is ready in under 30 minutes. That's the magic of One Pot Cheesy Chicken Pasta. Forget complicated recipes and endless cleanup! This dish is quick, surprisingly healthy, and packed with flavor that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters. I promise, it is going to be your next favorite dish!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 pound pasta (penne, rotini, or your favorite shape)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup (10.75 ounce)
  • 1 cup milk
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, Salt and pepper, 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  2. Pour in chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, and milk. Stir well to combine.
    4 cups chicken broth, 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup, 1 cup milk
  3. Add uncooked pasta to the pot. Make sure the pasta is mostly submerged in the liquid.
    1 pound pasta
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until pasta is cooked through and most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. Remove the pot from heat. Stir in cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy. Mix well.
    1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  6. If desired, stir in frozen peas and sun-dried tomatoes.
    1 cup frozen peas, 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
    Fresh parsley