The Art of Perfect One-Pot Italian Pasta

Chicken Preparation

Begin by cutting chicken into uniform pieces and seasoning well. Proper searing creates a flavorful base for the entire dish.

Aromatic Foundation

Sautéing onions, peppers, and garlic in the same pan builds layers of flavor while incorporating the browned chicken bits.

Tomato Development

Cooking tomato paste until darkened and adding quality diced tomatoes creates a rich, concentrated flavor base for the sauce.

Liquid Integration

Combining broth and cream creates the perfect cooking liquid that will be absorbed by the pasta while maintaining creaminess.

Final Assembly

Adding cheese and herbs at the end preserves their distinct flavors while creating a restaurant-quality finish.

Expert Cooking Tips for Perfect One-Pot Pasta

Chicken Searing: Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken - this ensures proper browning and prevents steaming.

Pasta Selection: Use sturdy pasta shapes like penne or rigatoni that hold up well to one-pot cooking without becoming mushy.

Tomato Base: Cooking the tomato paste until darkened develops deeper, richer flavors in the sauce.

Liquid Balance: Keep pasta covered while simmering and add more broth if needed to prevent sticking.

Cheese Addition: Add Parmesan at the end to prevent it from becoming stringy during cooking.

Fresh Herbs: Reserve some fresh basil for garnish to add bright color and fresh flavor contrast.

One-Pot Italian Chicken Pasta

Name: One-Pot Italian Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 1 bell pepper, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 cups chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 12 oz penne pasta; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped for garnish

The most incredible one-pot Italian chicken pasta you'll ever taste - perfectly seasoned chicken with al dente pasta in a rich, flavorful tomato sauce with Italian herbs and parmesan cheese.

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

25 Minutes

Total Time

40 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

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6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion, diced

1 bell pepper, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

3 tablespoons tomato paste

3 cups chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

12 oz penne pasta

2 bay leaves

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

¼ cup fresh basil, chopped for garnish

Instructions

Season chicken pieces generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.

Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Cook the chicken pieces for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.

In the same skillet, add diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are softened.

Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes until darkened and fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

Add heavy cream, pasta, bay leaves, oregano, and basil. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.

Remove bay leaves, stir in cooked chicken and Parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot!

One-Pot Italian Chicken Pasta

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