One Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
A creamy and savory one-pot dish featuring chicken, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a family meal.
Equipment
- large deep skillet or Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 lb uncooked penne pasta
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 oz shredded Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add chicken seasoned with salt and pepper.
- Brown chicken for 4-5 minutes, add Italian seasoning and garlic, then set aside.
- Pour in chicken broth, water, and pasta; cook on high for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add milk and cook for an additional 5 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Return chicken and Parmesan to the skillet, stir, and heat through before serving with parsley.
Notes
Serve with garlic bread or a salad for a complete meal. For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine or lemon zest during cooking.