Tuscan Style: One Pot Pasta & Chicken
This one pot pasta is packed full of flavor . . . and did we mention cleanup is a breeze?!
Tuscan Style: One Pot Pasta & Chicken
To a large pot heated to medium, add:
1 Tbsp oil
1 lb chicken, cut into 1/2” pieces
Season with:
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Cook chicken, stirring regularly, until just cooked through. Transfer chicken to a small bowl and set aside.
To the same pot, heated to medium, add:
1 Tbsp oil
1/2 cup onion, finely diced
Sauté for 2 minutes, then stir in:
1 tsp garlic, finely minced
Sauté for an additional 2 minutes, then stir in:
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup apple juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Increase heat to high, bring to boil. Stir in:
8 oz pasta (penne recommended)
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Shut off heat. Add:
Chicken
2 oz cream cheese
Cover for 5 minutes. Add:
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
Stir until well mixed.
Serve hot, garnished with:
Parmesan cheese
Brenda tips:
Serving size: 4 servings
For extra spice, increase the crushed red pepper to ~1 tsp, and conversely, if you prefer extra mild, leave out the red pepper.
Garlic toast (made with Brenda’s French Bread) makes the perfect side dish with this pasta.
Cajun Style: One Pot Pasta & Chicken
Two best things about this recipe: (1) it’s a kid favorite, (2) it's easy to cleanup
Cajun Style: One Pot Pasta & Chicken
In a small bowl, combine:
1 tsp oregano, dried
1 tsp thyme, dried
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp pepper
Mix together, then toss with:
1 lb chicken, cut into 1/2" cubes
To a large pot, heated to medium, add:
1 Tbsp oil
Seasoned chicken
Brown the chicken and add:
1/2 cup onion, finely diced
Saute, and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Then add:
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
2 cups chicken broth
Increase heat to high, bring to boil. Stir in:
8 oz pasta (penne recommended)
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Shut off heat. Add:
2 oz cream cheese
Cover for 5 minutes.
Stir until cream cheese is mixed in.
Serve hot garnished with:
Green onions
Brenda tips:
Serving size: 4 servings
For extra spice, increase the cayenne pepper to 1 tsp, and conversely, if you prefer extra mild, leave out the cayenne.
Brenda's toddler loves this dish! He asks for seconds & thirds & fourths when Brenda makes this tasty pasta.
Garlic toast (made with French Bread) pairs perfectly.