One-Pot Tomato Chicken Garlic Pasta

Comforting and easy One-Pot Tomato Chicken Garlic Pasta — full of juicy chicken, garlicky tomato goodness, and creamy pasta all made in one pan!

By @simplecooq

Original recipe source

Cook time: 35 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb chicken breast boneless, bite-sized
• 0 salt
• 0 black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 lb chicken breast boneless, bite-sized
• 3 garlic minced
• 8 cherry tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 8 oz pasta penne, rigatoni, Ditalini, or spaghetti
• 1 handful spinach
• 0.5 cup heavy cream or milk
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated
• 0 parsley freshly chopped

Instructions

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Season 1 lb of chicken breast pieces with salt, black pepper, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp onion powder, and 1 tsp garlic powder.
3. Add seasoned chicken to the pan and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add 2-3 cloves of garlic, 6-8 cherry tomatoes, and 2 tablespoons of sun-dried tomatoes to the pan. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
5. Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth or water and bring to a simmer. Add 8 oz of pasta (penne, rigatoni, Ditalini or spaghetti) and cook according to pasta package instructions until al dente.
6. Stir in a handful of spinach and ½ cup of heavy cream or milk to the pasta. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until spinach is wilted and the sauce is creamy.
7. Remove from heat and stir in ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
8. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve while hot.