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14) One-Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta

One pot, creamy sauce, minimal cleanup — this is weeknight comfort food at its most practical. The pasta cooks right in the broth and cream, which is how the sauce ends up coating every single piece instead of pooling at the bottom. My kids eat this without complaint. That's a full win in this house
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound), cut into small pieces
  • 2 cups uncooked penne pasta
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add chicken pieces and cook for 5–6 minutes until no longer pink. Stir often.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream.
  5. Add uncooked pasta, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  6. Bring to a gentle boil, then lower heat to medium-low.
  7. Cover and cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring every few minutes so pasta does not stick.
  8. Turn off heat and mix in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted.