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    One Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Sep 23, 2019 · Modified: Feb 25, 2021 by Dee

    One Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta is a super quick and easy dinner made with chicken and shells in a creamy Italian tomato sauce. Ready in less than 30 minutes!

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    chicken and pasta shells in a creamy tomato sauce cooked in red dutch oven with wooden spoon and topped with parsley
    
    

    If you're looking for a quick and easy chicken dinner with few ingredients, you're going to love this creamy chicken pasta recipe! You cook the chicken and pasta together in one pot for easy clean-up, and the entire meal is done in under 30 minutes.

    I've been getting requests to turn my Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta into a one-pot meal, and you guys, here it is! Usually, I convert one pot dinners to Instant Pot recipes, so this was a little bit different for me.

    But I know not everyone has an electric pressure cooker, and this easy chicken recipe is something anyone can make! Seriously, even my pickiest eaters think this is one of the BEST chicken pasta recipes out there!

    How to Make Creamy Italian Chicken Pasta

    Start out by cutting 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts into large cubes. Then, cook the chicken in a large pot until it's no longer pink.

    I used simple seasonings here -- just salt, pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning blend. I also used chopped onions, but you can leave them out if you want.

    cooked cubed chicken with Italian seasoning in a dutch oven

    Next, add your shell pasta, marinara sauce and water. Give it a quick stir, cover the pot, and let it all cook together until the pasta starts to get soft.

    You do have to keep an eye on the pasta and chicken and stir it from time to time. When the pasta starts to soften, add your heavy cream.

    pasta shells and tomato sauce in a red dutch oven with wooden spoon

    Leave the lid off to allow the sauce to reduce and thicken. When the pasta is cooked al dente, you can stir in some grated Parmesan cheese.

    I usually throw in a little fresh parsley, but this is optional. It adds such a pretty pop of color, though, and it adds a little bit of freshness to this creamy one pot pasta dish.

    cooked chicken and pasta in tomato cream sauce with parsley in a dutch oven

    The pasta might seem a little saucy, but it will thicken up as it cools off. If you want it thicker, you can add more Parm.

    shell pasta and chicken in a creamy tomato sauce on a wooden spoon
    creamy chicken and pasta shells on a wooden spoon

    One Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe

    
    
    chicken and pasta shells in a creamy tomato sauce cooked in red dutch oven with wooden spoon and topped with parsley

    One Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta

    Published by Dee
    One Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta is a super quick and easy dinner made with chicken and shells in a creamy Italian tomato sauce. This easy chicken recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 331 kcal

    Equipment

    • dutch oven

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • .5 cup chopped onions
    • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut up
    • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 16- ounces medium shell pasta uncooked
    • 24- ounces marinara sauce
    • 3 cups water
    • .5 cup heavy cream
    • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
    • fresh parsley, optional chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Heat a Dutch oven or large pot until warm, then add the olive oil and onions, and cook until onions are just soft
    • Add the chicken to the pot, then add the Italian seasoning, sea salt, garlic powder and pepper, and cook over medium high heat until chicken is no longer pink, stirring frequently
    • Stir in the pasta, marinara sauce and water, then cover with lid, and cook until pasta starts to soften, stirring frequently to make sure pasta doesn't stick to the bottom
    • Remove lid, and stir in heavy cream, and cook uncovered until pasta is al dente. Stir in Parmesan cheese, top with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve

    Notes

    Can use more or less cream to achieve desired taste and consistency.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 26gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 843mgPotassium: 616mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 422IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 144mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Ali says

      September 10, 2020 at 10:35 am

      Made this recipe for my wife. Usually our pasta meals are bland and boring. This pasta was full of so much flavor. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone looking for an easy dinner recipe.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 10, 2020 at 12:14 pm

        Thank you so much, Ali. I'm glad you both enjoyed it!

    2. Kenzi says

      February 18, 2020 at 10:59 pm

      Need comfort food? Something super easy and flavorful? This recipe will not disappoint!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 19, 2020 at 11:51 am

        Thank you so much, Kenzi! I'm glad you liked it!

    3. Alex says

      January 03, 2020 at 7:35 pm

      Made this last night, it's delish! I changed a few things though-
      Instead of the pasta you used, I changed this to lenguine
      Added some mushrooms and a handful of spinach5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 06, 2020 at 9:05 am

        That sounds delicious! So glad you enjoyed it!

    4. Tineke says

      September 28, 2019 at 3:15 am

      Just made it. At first, when reading the recipe and amounts of ingredients, I thought....wow, that's a lot. Then I saw it's 10 servings. As I'm living alone I used half of everything. I just tasted it and it's great! A pity I have to wait several hours before it's dinner time LOL. I added a can of garden peas for the needed veggies 😉 I think it's nice with a green salad on the side too.
      Thanks for this recipe!!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 28, 2019 at 11:42 am

        So glad you enjoyed the recipe! It freezes and reheats well, so it works for leftovers too. Thanks so much!

    5. Allyson Zea says

      September 25, 2019 at 8:52 am

      Ohhhhh! This looks SO SO delicious! I can't wait to make it for dinner!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 27, 2019 at 7:46 am

        Hope you get a chance to try it soon, Allyson.

    6. James says

      September 25, 2019 at 6:41 am

      Great dinner last night. Loved the meal and the easy clean up. Kids want to have it again already!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 25, 2019 at 7:51 am

        Thanks, James! I'm so happy you guys liked it!

    7. Catalina says

      September 25, 2019 at 4:48 am

      This pasta looks so creamy and inviting! I can't wait to try it!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 30, 2019 at 9:08 am

        Thanks! Hope you enjoy the pasta. 🙂

    8. Katerina @ diethood .com says

      September 25, 2019 at 4:26 am

      Oh my, this looks incredibly delicious!! My family would LOVE it!!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 25, 2019 at 7:50 am

        Mine loved it! Thanks, Katerina -- hope you get a chance to try it!

    9. Chrissie Baker says

      September 25, 2019 at 1:36 am

      Love a one pot meal! Especially one as creamy as this one!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 25, 2019 at 7:50 am

        One pot meals are the best! Yes, this one is super creamy!

    10. Dorothy Reinhold says

      September 24, 2019 at 4:56 pm

      That looks so creamy and delcious. Love how it comes together easily and in one pot.

      Reply
    11. Amanda says

      September 24, 2019 at 4:41 pm

      What's not to love about this recipe. Thank you so much for sharing!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 25, 2019 at 7:49 am

        You're so very welcome, Amanda. Thanks!

    12. Stephanie says

      September 24, 2019 at 11:25 am

      This was amazing! I just loved how creamy it was. Definitely a keeper.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 24, 2019 at 5:20 pm

        That's wonderful, Stephanie! Thanks so much!

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