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-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken breast, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "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.

Ingredients

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