Print

One-Pot Creamy Cheesy Chicken Pasta

A close-up of a generous serving of cheesy chicken pasta made with rotini noodles, coated in a rich orange sauce.
Print Recipe
Save Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Make this simple, creamy cheesy chicken pasta for a quick weeknight dinner. This one-pot recipe delivers comfort food flavor with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound dried pasta (like rotini or penne)
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides and mostly cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the same pot and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth. Bring the liquid to a simmer. Add the dried pasta to the pot. Cook according to package directions, stirring often to prevent sticking, until the pasta is al dente. This usually takes 10 to 12 minutes.
  4. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and cubed cream cheese until the cream cheese melts and the sauce begins to thicken.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the pot. Stir in the cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  6. Cook for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly, until everything is heated through. Serve immediately as a hearty pasta dish.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use smoked paprika instead of regular paprika.
  • You can substitute the chicken with pre-cooked rotisserie chicken; add it in step 5 with the cheese.
  • If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of milk or extra broth to reach your desired consistency.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://daisyrecipe.com/cheesy-chicken-pasta-recipe-one-pot/