One Pot Garlic Chicken Pasta
A flavorful and easy one pot garlic chicken pasta made with tender chicken breasts, garlic, and a creamy sauce all cooked together for a quick and delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup whole milk
8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken pieces and season with salt, black pepper, and dried Italian seasoning. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is browned and cooked through.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Pour in the chicken broth and whole milk, then add the uncooked penne pasta. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Remove the lid and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped baby spinach. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the sauce thickens slightly.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving.