Description
This delicious one-pot chicken pasta is a quick and easy meal, perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground chicken (or ground turkey/beef)
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 oz (about 2 1/2 cups) short pasta, like penne or rigatoni
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 5-6 minutes until no longer pink.
- Add diced onion and cook for another 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour in marinara sauce and chicken broth. Add oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine.
- Add the uncooked pasta, pressing it down to submerge in the liquid. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat. Stir in half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses until melted and creamy.
- Top with remaining cheeses. Cover for 2-3 minutes to let the cheese melt.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
- For a creamier sauce, consider adding some cream or cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg