One-Pot Chicken and Vegetable Pasta with Fresh Herbs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-14 · Updated 2026-04-14

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Simple pasta dish cooked in one pot with chicken, seasonal vegetables, and a light herb sauce, ready in 40 minutes. This Italian-American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Chicken breast, Olive oil, Onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Italian-American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound, cut into 1-inch cubes Chicken breast
2 tablespoons Olive oil
1/2 medium, diced Onion
3 cloves, minced Garlic
1 medium, diced Zucchini
1 cup, halved Cherry tomatoes
1 cup Chicken broth
1 teaspoon Dried basil
1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano
8 ounces (penne or fusilli) Pasta
2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley
1 tablespoon, chopped Fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season chicken cubes with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, then add to pot and cook for 5 minutes until browned on all sides.
Step 2: Add diced onion and minced garlic to pot, stirring for 2 minutes until fragrant. Add diced zucchini and cook for 3 minutes until slightly softened.
Step 3: Stir in chicken broth, dried basil, dried oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add pasta and halved cherry tomatoes. Bring to simmer, then cover and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and sauce thickens.
Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.