One Pot Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pasta

One Pot Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pasta

from littlesunnykitchen.com
35 min
4 servings

This easy one-pot creamy parmesan chicken pasta meal features a decadent garlic parmesan sauce and tender chicken and pasta.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins (or chicken cutlets, boneless thighs)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons shredded parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil (not extra virgin)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ medium yellow onion (finely diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 3/4 cup half and half (single cream in the UK)
  • 8 ounces dried pasta (any shape)
  • 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons shredded parmesan, and flour. Coat chicken tenderloins in this mixture. Or sprinkle the seasonings all over the chicken.

  2. 2

    In a large Dutch oven or a deep skillet that has a lid, melt 1 tablespoon butter and add 1 teaspoon oil. Cook the chicken until fully done. Remove chicken, set aside on a plate, and keep warm.

  3. 3

    In the same pot, using the remaining oil/butter, cook onion until soft and translucent (for 2 minutes). Add garlic and cook for an additional minute or until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Deglaze the pot with ½ cup chicken stock, then add the remaining stock and half and half.

  5. 5

    Add pasta to the pot, stirring well to coat it in the liquid. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 11-13 minutes, stirring intermittently, until pasta is al dente.

  6. 6

    The sauce will be thin initially. Add the remaining Italian seasoning and ¾ cup shredded parmesan cheese. Stir well. The sauce will thicken as it cools.

  7. 7

    Taste and adjust with salt and pepper if needed. Return the cooked chicken to the pot. You can either top the pasta with the chicken or mix it in.