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A bowl of pasta with broccoli, arugula, grated cheese, and pieces of chicken, placed on a wooden tray with a lemon, lemon slices, and a bowl of grated cheese in the background.
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Creamy One Pot Chicken Pasta Recipe

One Pot Chicken Pasta is an easy and creamy meal you’ll love! It couldn’t be simpler, or more delicious, with skinless chicken, broccoli, greens, and a citrus-infused creamy sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 359kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 pound chicken breasts or thighs cubed into bite size pieces
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt, pepper and red pepper flakes
  • 2 garlic cloves grated, minced, or pressed
  • 1 pound dry pasta short pasta like tube, macaroni, etc.
  • 2 cups milk or coconut milk
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 3 cups broccoli florets about 1 large head
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 ½ cups arugula or baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat a large Dutch oven or pasta pot and add the olive oil. When hot, add the chicken, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
  • To the same pot, add the garlic and 1 tablespoon of butter. Cook until golden, about 1 minute. Add the pasta with 3 cups of water. Cook, stirring frequently, until the pasta is al dente; about 8 minutes, depending on the pasta. A couple of minutes before the pasta is done, add the broccoli florets and stir until they become bright green and soften. Stir in the milk and cream cheese, and parmesan until creamy. The sauce thickens as it's stirred and the pasta absorbs the liquid, and it cools.
  • Add the chicken back into the pot along with arugula and lemon juice. Stir until combined and serve immediately with additional Parmesan cheese as desired.

Notes

  1. Storing: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, making it perfect for lunches throughout the week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 874mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g