Description
Indulge in a rich, creamy, and decadent dinner with this One-Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta. By cooking the pasta directly in seasoned chicken broth, the natural starches create a silky, cohesive sauce that perfectly coats every bite. Featuring tender, golden-seared chicken thighs, aromatic garlic, and premium parmesan cheese, this comforting meal provides restaurant-quality flavors with minimal cleanup, making it the perfect solution for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced
12 oz rotini pasta
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
Heat a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat with the oil.
Add the chicken thigh pieces and brown until a golden crust forms, then remove and set aside.
Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom to deglaze the pot.
Add the dry rotini pasta to the broth and simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid reduces by half and pasta is al dente.
Return the chicken to the pot.
Reduce heat to a simmer and stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese.
Stir continuously until the sauce is smooth and fully thickened, then serve immediately.
Notes
Cavatappi or penne pasta serve as excellent alternatives to rotini. Ensure the chicken thighs are cut into uniform bite-sized pieces for even cooking. For extra flavor, you can garnish with fresh basil or red pepper flakes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Trending
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
