One Pot Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Pasta is a meal that both kids and adults will love! Chicken and vegetables are cooked in a cheesy, creamy sauce.
You can never have too many “one pot” recipes in your life. There are many reasons why one pot meals are so popular. The clean up is easy and everything cooks in one pot (yes, everything including the pasta). One pot recipes are great for weeknights or even when you are entertaining for guests but don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Trust me, if you haven’t tried a one pot meal then this One Pot Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Pasta should be the first one on your menu.
This one pot meal is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. Kids and adults will love it! Because the pasta is cooked with the other ingredients, it yields the most creamy consistency. Combine the chicken and pasta with vegetables such as peas, broccoli, red bell pepper, and carrots and you will create a meal that is packed with flavor.
It is important to follow the instructions when prepping any meal. Make sure you leave the lid on for the specified amount of time to allow the meal to cook. This is especially important when making a one-pot recipe.
The pasta is cooked in chicken broth and water in the pan, along with the vegetables, chicken and cheeses. Follow the instructions in the recipe, and stir when needed. It’s great when you can make a recipe that only messes up one pan. And it really couldn’t be any easier to make a tasty meal for your entire family!
What are some of your favorite quick and easy dinner recipes? Do you have any one pot recipes that you really love?
Here are a few more pasta recipes you might enjoy:
- Easy One Pot Caprese Pasta
- Skillet Pasta Carbonara
- Easy Tomato Basil Pasta
- Pasta with Garden Bolognese Sauce
- Easy Skillet Lasagna
- Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic Fettucine Alfredo
- Greek Chicken Pasta Toss
One Pot Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Pasta
Recipe Details
Ingredients
- 16 ounces chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
- salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2½ cups uncooked penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh broccoli
- 3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped carrots
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper; set aside.
- In a 12-inch pan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and stir until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken to the pan and cook until brown on both sides. Stir in the garlic and cook one additional minute. Add the uncooked pasta, chicken broth, water, broccoli, red bell pepper, carrots and peas. Stir, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 22 minutes.
- Uncover and cook until almost all of the liquid is absorbed, about 5 additional minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in the cream cheese, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Stir until cheese is melted.
- Divide the pasta and vegetables between four bowls, and garnish with parsley (if using). Serve immediately.
Can this be frozen?
I have not tried freezing this.
Good recipe
This recipe is delicious! Just what I was looking for (veggies + chicken + yummy). My son loved it and even my husband- Mr Grumpy- was pleasantly surprised!
Me and my son made this and it’s so yummy. We did add another 1/2 cup cream cheese to make it more creamy. I also used frozen broccoli and sugar snap peas cut up. Yummm
This was fantastic. Omitted the carrots but followed everything else to a T!
This was so easy to make. I had all the ingredients. My husband LOVED it. Thank you
Have cooked this meal several times, it is now one of our family favourites!
This was delicious! I added too much broth (doubled the recipe and didn’t trust the amount), but it still turned out great.
I am looking for a recipe for one pot cooking, with, chicken, chicken broth, spinach, sun dried tomatoes and spices. I can’t remember exactly what the spices are and am not sure of all of the ingredients. I have make it several times and we love it but I have lost my recipe. Please if anyone has one that sounds similar, please share.
My family loved it they ate it all! It was so good I was very impressed on how it came out!
I made it yesterday. So yummy and creamy! I used frozen veg, cheddar cheese, and creamed cottage cheese. Everone loved it! I loved how easy it was. This recipe is now going to my all time favs recipe book 🙂
Thanks!
Sounds delish I will make it soon
What can I sub in for cream cheese, I’d love to make this tonight but don’t have any in hand.
Here is what I found when I Googled subs for cream cheese: Equal parts of cottage cheese, drained, blended with half-and-half or cream + a little butter OR 8 oz lower fat cottage cheese 1/4 cup margarine OR Equal amts.. of lower fat (Neufchatel) cream cheese OR
Equal parts of ricotta cheese plus plain yogurt
I added chilli flakes for my hubby and had to use bit of cheddar instead of Parmesan but it was delightful! I often makes your nobake monster cookie for my kids .I have also tried your honey orange chicken ..My next trial will be your crunchy nutmeg sugar cookie…My kids Bryan and Kathy loves cookies..
So good, easy, healthy and tasty, 13 y/o loved it. Thanks!
What is the best way to reheat this meal? I’m making it for a new mom and can’t deliver it hot.
I’d put it in a throw-away foil pan and have them bake it (covered with foil) until warm again.
Very nice recipe! Creamy and tasty! Thanks!