One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta (30-Minute Recipe)
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a creamy, one-pot meal ready in just 30 minutes. This rich and comforting dish combines juicy chicken, tender bow tie pasta, and a luscious sauce made from broth, milk, and cream. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it delivers big flavor with minimal cleanup.
Equipment
- 1 braiser large pan or skillet
- 1 spatulas
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken diced into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup onion diced, red or yellow
- 1 cup tri-colored bell peppers
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 0.5 cup milk whole milk
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz bow tie pasta uncooked
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 0.5 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan or skillet over medium heat until hot enough to brown the chicken.
- Add diced chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add diced onion and bell peppers, stir and cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, salt, and pepper and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, milk, and heavy cream; stir well to combine.
- Stir in uncooked bow tie pasta and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Stir in shredded parmesan cheese; if sauce is too thick, add more milk to desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve.
Notes
Keep an eye on the skillet while simmering and stir every 5 minutes or so to prevent sticking or burning. Add more milk or cream if liquid evaporates too quickly.