One-Pot Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Pasta

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-15 · Updated 2026-05-15

A comforting one-pot pasta dish featuring tender chicken breast and fresh vegetables in a creamy sauce. This Italian one-pot recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken breast, olive oil, and garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 520 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 12 oz penne pasta
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb diced chicken breast and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 diced medium yellow onion, 1 diced large carrot, and 1 diced medium zucchini to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables soften and garlic is fragrant.
3. Step 3: Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and add 12 oz penne pasta, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 cup heavy cream and 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Cook for 3 minutes more, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens and coats the pasta and vegetables evenly. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.