One-Pot Creamy Chicken & Vegetable Pasta
A comforting weeknight staple with tender chicken, mixed veggies, and a velvety sauce—all cooked in one pot for effortless family dinners. This italian-inspired kid friendly ready in about 30 minutes pairs diced chicken breast, pasta, broccoli florets for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 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
- 12 oz, diced chicken breast
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; add 12 oz diced chicken breast and cook for 5 minutes until golden, then remove and set aside.
- Step 2: Add 2 cups broccoli florets and 1 cup diced carrots to the pot, stir for 3 minutes until slightly softened; return chicken to the pot.
- Step 3: Add 8 oz pasta, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp salt; bring to a simmer, then stir in 1 cup heavy cream.
- Step 4: Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce thickens to coat the back of a spoon.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pot Creamy Chicken & Vegetable Pasta take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover One-Pot Creamy Chicken & Vegetable Pasta?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep diced chicken breast from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pot Creamy Chicken & Vegetable Pasta?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale One-Pot Creamy Chicken & Vegetable Pasta for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with One-Pot Creamy Chicken & Vegetable Pasta?
Italian kid friendly like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Made with what I had on hand and it still came out great.
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Made this for my family and everyone asked for the recipe.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
