One Pot Garlic Parm Chicken Pasta

Enjoy a comforting and creamy dish that brings together tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich garlic-parmesan sauce, all cooked in one pot. This recipe is not only quick and easy to prepare but is sure to be a hit for any meal.

Ingredients

🍗 1-2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized cubes

🌿 Yellow seasoning powder (use your favorite brand)

🌶 Black pepper, to taste

🥑 Chosen Foods Avocado Oil, approx. 1-2 tablespoons

🧄 4-6 cloves garlic, minced

🍝 1 pound rigatoni or similar short pasta

🐔 Chicken stock, approx. 3-4 cups

🥛 Heavy cream, approx. 1-1.5 cups

🧀 4 oz cream cheese, cut into cubes

🍋 Juice from 1/2 a lemon

🧀 Shredded Parmesan cheese, Sargento brand, approx. 1/2 to 1 cup

🌿 Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1- Prepare the Chicken:

• Season the chicken cubes with yellow seasoning powder and black pepper in a mixing bowl, ensuring they are well-coated.

2- Cook the Chicken:

• In a large non-stick pan, heat avocado oil over medium-high heat.

• Add the seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through.

• Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

3- Sauté Garlic:

• In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

• Be cautious not to burn the garlic.

4- Combine Main Ingredients:

• Return the cooked chicken to the pan.

• Add rigatoni pasta, chicken stock, heavy cream, and cream cheese cubes.

• Ensure the pasta is mostly submerged in the liquid.

5- Simmer:

• Cover the pan with the lid and let it simmer on low heat for approximately 16 minutes.

• Cook until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened.

6- Finish the Dish:

• Remove the lid, and squeeze the fresh lemon juice over the pasta.

• Add shredded Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and well-incorporated into the sauce.

7- Garnish and Serve:

• Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

• Enjoy your creamy garlic Parmesan chicken pasta dish.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Equipment:

• Large Non-Stick Pan/Skillet

• Tongs

• Spatula

• Lid for Pan

• Amazon Basics Induction Cooktop

Cooking Tips

• Ensure the chicken is cooked on all sides for a golden crust.

• The pasta should be tender but al dente. If additional liquid is needed, add more chicken stock during simmering.

• Lemon juice is optional but adds a refreshing brightness to the dish.

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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta