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One Pot Pasta with Chicken

Sounds tasty, and can be ready in less than 30 minutes. On my to make and taste list. Links to the shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 500 grams chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, (1 lb)
  • salt and pepper, as desired
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, Shortcut
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, (14.5 oz / 411 g can)
  • 3 cups chicken broth, fresh or from powder, and as needed, Shortcut
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 340 grams dry Penne pasta, (12 oz)
  • 2/3 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, divided

Instructions
 

  • Dice the chicken into 1/2 inch pieces, and toss the chicken with salt and pepper as desired. Heat the oil in a non stick pan on medium heat, when hot, add the chicken and saute until no longer pink. Do not over cook the chicken or it will be dry and tough. Remove the chicken from the pan and aside.
  • To the same pan, add the onion and garlic and saute until the onion is tender.
  • Once the onion is tender, add the Italian seasoning, parsley, broth, tomatoes, and the cream. Bring mixture to a boil then add the pasta, stir in, and reduce the heat to a simmer to cook the pasta for about 15 minutes or until the pasta is tender. If needed, add another 1/2 cup of broth if the liquid runs out before the pasta is tender.
  • After the pasta is tender, mix in the chicken and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese.
  • Sprinkle the Mozzarella and remaining Parmesan on top and broil for 2-3 minutes to brown and melt the cheese.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving.
Shortcuts: Italian Seasoning, Chicken Broth.
Inspired by Spend With Pennies and the link to this recipe is here.
United States.