Description
Creamy One Pot Garlic Chicken Pasta: a modern comfort classic that channels soulful Southern roots with easy, viral-worthy flavor in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb boneless chicken thighs
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth
8 oz short pasta (penne or rigatoni)
1/2 cup heavy cream
Parmesan cheese to finish
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in your pan over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken thighs, searing until golden (about 4–5 minutes each side).
2. Remove chicken; add garlic to the same pot and sauté until fragrant.
3. Pour in broth and bring to a simmer. Add pasta directly into the broth.
4. Let the pasta cook and absorb the flavors (about 10–12 minutes).
5. Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces.
6. Stir in cream and return chicken to pot for final melting.
7. Top with Parmesan cheese, stir gently, and serve hot.
Notes
Use a silicone spatula to stir evenly.
Don’t overcook your pasta.
Store leftovers in glass containers for best texture.
Optional: Add veggies like broccoli or peas near the end.
Use a microwave crisper tray for reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: one pot, garlic chicken, creamy pasta, quick dinner