One Pot Marry Chicken Pasta
One Pot Marry Chicken Pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish that brings comfort and satisfaction to your dinner table. With tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and fresh spinach enveloped in a luscious sauce, this one-pot wonder is ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Its vibrant colors and rich flavors are sure to impress everyone at the table while making clean-up a breeze!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning; cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a gentle boil, then add pasta. Cook until al dente according to package instructions (about 10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat; stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan until melted and combined.
- Fold in fresh spinach just before serving until wilted but still vibrant green.
- Serve warm with extra Parmesan on top if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken briefly in Italian herbs before cooking. Feel free to substitute vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers based on your preference.