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    Home > One Pot

    30 Minute One Pot Chicken & Pasta

    Published: Dec 5, 2019 · Modified: Jul 25, 2020 by Nicky Corbishley

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    This one pot cheesy chicken pasta meal is easy, quick and delicious. All cooked in one pan and ready in 30 minutes. A brilliant weeknight dinner!Close up of one pot chicken pasta with a wooden spoon in the pan

    For those times you want a quick dinner, minimal washing up and no arguments with the kids about eating their veg (ummm I actually want that every night) - then this one pan pasta is the answer!

    30 minutes from start to finish, we just need to add ingredients to the pan as we go, and then stick it under the grill (broiler) at the end for a bubbling melted cheese topping.

    • First we soften the onions in a large frying pan (skillet) in a little oil. Then add the chicken, salt and pepper, and cook for a further few minutes to seal the chicken.
    • Next in goes garlic, tomato puree (paste), chopped peppers, dried pasta, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, tinned tomatoes, stock and milk. Give it a stir, bring to the boil, then place a lid or some foil on top and let that simmer for 12-15 minutes.
    • Right at the end, we add in the sugarsnap peas (snow peas), warm them through, then sprinkle the top with cheese and place the pan under the grill for a few minutes until the cheese is bubbling.

    One pot chicken pasta in a pan on light blue background

    That's it! Serve with a sprinkling of parsley.

    I sometimes also serve it with some homemade cheese and tomato garlic bread (that recipe although delicious, involves making the dough from scratch, so it will take more time - but sometimes homemade garlic bread is just worth it).

    Can I use fresh pasta?

    Yes you can, but you'd need to reduce the tinned tomatoes to 400g (14oz), reduce the stock to 80ml (⅓ cup) and reduce the milk to 60ml (¼ cup). Fresh pasta doesn't absorb as much liquid as dried pasta, and it also takes less time to cook.
    Add all of the ingredients, except the fresh pasta, at step 2, then simmer (uncovered is fine) for 10 minutes. Then add the fresh pasta and cook for a further 4-5 minutes (or however long it says on the pack), before adding the sugarsnap peas and continuing with the recipe.

    Swaps or additions:

    You can replace the chicken with turkey or ham, and add extras such as cooked bacon and chorizo to this dish.
    If you want to make the dish with leftover cooked chicken instead of raw, just add in at the same time as the garlic and peppers in step two.

    If you want to add more veggies, green beans and chunks of courgette (zucchini) work great. Add them in at the same times as the peppers.

    Close up of cheesy tomato chicken pasta in a pan

    Vegetarian version:

    You can also make a vegetarian version, replacing the chicken with mushrooms, quorn or tofu, and replacing the chicken stock with vegetable stock. I also have a few recipes for one-pot pasta vegetarian meals on the blog, including:

    • One Pot Mushroom Ragu with Pasta
    • One-Pot Cheese and Tomato Pasta with Spring Vegetables
    • Garlic and herb one-pot spaghetti with courgetti

    I've got a whole category of One Pot Meals! Here are a few of my favourites:

    • One Pot Rigatoni Alfredo with Chicken and Kale
    • Slow Cooker Roast Beef - with all the veggies and gravy cooked in the slow cooker.
    • Chris's famous Chilli Con Carne - ok, you have to cook the rice separately if you want rice, but the chilli itself is cooked in one pan.
    • Big Batch Sausage and Bean One Pot - the kids love this one, but it's grown up enough for the adults to enjoy too.
    • Cajun Chicken Pasta One Pot

    The 30 Minute One Pot Chicken & Pasta Video:

    Looking for more ways to cook with chicken?

    How about....

    • Chicken Tikka Masala
    • Honey Garlic Chicken
    • Crispy Chicken Burger with Honey Mustard Coleslaw
    • Tuscan Style Chicken Soup
    • Korean Fried Chicken
    • Easy Chicken Satay with Peanut Chilli Sauce
    • Chicken and Mushroom Pie with Bacon

    The 30 Minute One Pot Chicken & Pasta Recipe:

    Close up of pan of cheesy chicken pasta

    30 Minute One Pot Chicken Pasta

    By: Nicky Corbishley
    Cheesy Chicken Pasta with extra veggies - made in one pan!
    4.76 from 25 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 580 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
    • 1 large onion - peeled and chopped
    • 2 large chicken breasts - cut into chunks
    • 1 Pinch salt and pepper
    • 2 cloves garlic - peeled and minced
    • 1 tbsp tomato puree - (usually gluten free, but best to check if required)
    • 1 red bell pepper - de-seeded and chopped
    • 4 ½ cups (300g) dried pasta - such as spiralli - (use a gluten free variety if required)
    • 1 tsp dried oregano
    • ½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce - (usually gluten free, but best to check if required)
    • 28 oz (800g) tinned chopped tomatoes
    • 1 ¼ cups (300ml) chicken stock - made from hot water from the kettle + 2 stock cubes (or 2 heaped tsp veg bouillon for gluten free)
    • ½ cup (120ml) milk - half fat or full fat
    • 20 sugar snap peas/snow peas - roughly chopped
    • 1 packed cup (100g) mature/strong cheddar cheese - grated/shredded
    • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

    INSTRUCTIONS
     

    • Heat the oil in a large frying pan and add in the onions. Cook for 3 minutes on a medium-to-high heat until they start to turn translucent.
    • Add in the chicken, salt and pepper. Cook for a further 3 minutes until the chicken is sealed (it won’t be cooked in the middle at this point).
    • Add in the garlic, tomato puree and red peppers. Stir, then add in the pasta.
    • Now add in the oregano, Worcestershire sauce, tins of tomatoes, stock and milk. Stir and bring to the boil, then turn down to a gentle simmer. Cover with a lid or some foil and simmer for 12-15 minutes (checking occasionally) until the pasta is cooked.
    • Stir in the chopped sugar snap peas (it’s nice to add them at the end, so they’re hot, but retain their crunch),
    • then sprinkle the pasta with cheese and put it under the grill/broiler for a couple of minutes until the cheese has melted.
    • Top with chopped chives and serve.

    Video

    ✎ Notes

    Can I cook the pasta in the sauce?

    Yes, as you can see in the recipe, there's lots of liquid that does into this dish - including tinned tomatoes, stock and milk. A lot of this liquid is absorbed in the pasta during the cooking process, so the dry pasta will be fully cooked in the sauce, and the resulting sauce will be thicker.

    Can I use fresh pasta?

    Yes you can, but you'd need to reduce the tinned tomatoes to 400g (14oz), reduce the stock to 80ml (⅓ cup) and reduce the milk to 60ml (¼ cup). Fresh pasta doesn't absorb as much liquid as dried pasta, and it also takes less time to cook.
    Add all of the ingredients, except the fresh pasta, at step 2, then simmer (uncovered is fine) for 10 minutes. Then add the fresh pasta and cook for a further 4-5 minutes (or however long it says on the pack), before adding the sugarsnap peas and continuing with the recipe.

    Can I make it ahead?

    I prefer to eat this right away as I think it tastes better when freshly made, rather than after re-heating. However, you can make it ahead if you wish, and it will still be tasty.
    Make the dish, but don't grill the cheese (just sprinkle it on), then cool, cover and refrigerate for up to a day. It’s better to reheat in the oven (covered in foil) – as this will help the heat to disperse better, without the pasta being broken – as it would if it was being stirred in a pan. Heat in the oven at 190C/375F for about 20-25 minutes, until hot throughout. Remove the foil for the last 10 minutes if you want to brown the cheese.
    Note: the dish will be a little less saucy if you make it ahead, as the pasta will absorb more of the liquid. You can add an extra few tablespoons of stock or hot water when reheating the pasta to ensure it’s still saucy.

    Leftovers:

    Leftovers can be cooled, covered and refrigerated for up to a day. I like to add a splash of water or stock to loosen up the pasta, then sprinkle on a little more cheese before reheating in the oven (covered) at 190C/375F for about 20-25 minutes until hot throughout. Remove the foil for the last 10 minutes to brown the cheese.
    You can also reheat in the microwave if you prefer. Heat on a high setting (cover with a microwave-safe cover, not foil), stirring once or twice during reheating, until piping hot throughout. Be sure to check there are no cold spots. This normally takes around 3-4 minutes per portion, but it will depend on your microwave.

    Will it freeze?

    Yes, cool, cover and freeze. Then defrost in the refrigerator. As per the re-heat instructions above – reheat in the oven (covered in foil) at 190C/375F for about 20-25 minutes until hot throughout. Again, add an extra few tablespoons of stock or hot water when reheating the pasta to ensure it’s still saucy.

    Swaps or additions:

    You can replace the chicken with turkey or ham, and add extras such as cooked bacon and chorizo to this dish.
    If you want to make the dish with leftover cooked chicken instead of raw, just add in at the same time as the garlic and peppers in step two.
    If you want to add more veggies, green beans and chunks of courgette (zucchini) work great. Add them in at the same times as the peppers.

    Vegetarian version:

    You can also make a vegetarian version, replacing the chicken with mushrooms, quorn or tofu, and replacing the chicken stock with vegetable stock. I also have a few recipes for one-pot pasta vegetarian meals on the blog, including:
    • One Pot Mushroom Ragu with Pasta
    • One-Pot Cheese and Tomato Pasta with Spring Vegetables
    • Garlic and herb one-pot spaghetti with courgetti
    Nutrition info is for one serving of this recipe.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 33gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 665mgPotassium: 1042mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1590IUVitamin C: 63.9mgCalcium: 308mgIron: 4mg
    Keywords Any Time Of the year, autumn, Fall, Quick and easy pasta bake, winter
    Tried this recipe?Mention @KitchenSanctuary or tag #KitchenSanctuary on Instagram!

    This recipe was first posted in June 2015. Updated in December 2019 with new photos, tips and video.

    Equipment:

    In order to make this 30 Minute One Pot Chicken & Pasta you will need:

    • Measuring Spoons.
    • A good Kitchen Knife
    • Chopping board
    • Garlic press
    • Measuring jug.
    • A Frying Pan/Skillet
    • Wooden or silicon coated spoons. We have recently bought these and love them.
    • A cheese grater if you are grating the cheese yourself

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    Hi I’m Nicky

    I love to cook and I want to share with you my favourite, delicious family friendly recipes. I want to inspire you to create fantastic food for your family every day.

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    1. Mary says

      July 05, 2021 at 10:59 am

      5 stars
      We all love this dish, having one member of the family being a vegan, I replace the chicken with quorn pieces, so we can all enjoy the same meal, the sauce really soaks up all the juices, and is really delicious.

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    2. Pat says

      April 21, 2021 at 11:02 am

      5 stars
      Easy midweek recipe that all the family enjoyed. Left out the pepper and added peas and sweet corn. Will definitely make again.

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    3. Irene says

      March 27, 2021 at 6:33 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious - I did add a few chilli flakes but 4 good sized portions

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