Description
A comforting and satisfying one-pot meal, this Cheesy Chicken Pasta is a creamy and flavorful dish that is easy to make and perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Tender chicken, bell peppers, and pasta simmered in a cheesy tomato sauce, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Pasta:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups uncooked penne pasta
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Cheesy Finish:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Pasta: Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven. Brown the chicken, then sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Add pasta, broth, tomatoes, and seasonings. Simmer until pasta is tender.
- Add the Cheesy Finish: Remove from heat and stir in cheddar and mozzarella until melted. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream or cream cheese at the end.
- You can swap penne for another short pasta shape like rotini or shells.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for more vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 630 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
