Description
Hearty one-pot chicken pasta delivers comfort straight from Italian kitchens to dinner tables. Savory ingredients meld effortlessly, creating a simple yet satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) chicken breasts, diced
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
Pasta and Seasonings:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) penne pasta
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over medium heat, creating a sizzling base for the culinary creation.
- Introduce chicken pieces, searing until a golden-brown exterior develops, sealing in rich flavors.
- Incorporate diced onions, minced garlic, and colorful bell peppers, sautéing until vegetables become tender and aromatic.
- Pour in chicken broth and marinara sauce, then add penne pasta along with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Elevate heat to trigger a vigorous boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing pasta to absorb flavors and sauce to thicken luxuriously.
- Once pasta reaches perfect al dente consistency and sauce reaches desired consistency, remove from heat.
- Transfer to serving dishes, crowning each portion with a generous sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a final touch of culinary elegance.
Notes
- Trim chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking and better texture.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and customize seasoning.
- Consider swapping penne with gluten-free pasta for a celiac-friendly version.
- For a creamy variation, stir in a splash of heavy cream or cream cheese during the final minutes of cooking to enrich the sauce’s consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg