Name: One Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta With Roasted Red Pepper Cream
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Olive Oil (2 tbsp / 30 ml): For sautéing and building flavor.; Chicken Thighs (500g / 1 lb): Cut into bite-sized pieces.; Salt (1 tsp / 5 ml): For seasoning.; Black Pepper (½ tsp / 2.5 ml): Freshly ground.; Garlic (4 cloves): Minced.; Short Pasta (300g / 10 oz): Penne or fusilli recommended.; Vegetable Broth (1 cup / 240 ml): Low-sodium.; Water (½ cup / 120 ml): For cooking pasta.; Heavy Cream (½ cup / 120 ml): For a creamy sauce.; Roasted Red Pepper Puree (½ cup / 120 ml): Adds color and flavor.; Sun-Dried Tomato Paste (2 tbsp / 30 g): For umami.; Parmesan Cheese (¾ cup / 75 g + 1 tbsp / 15 g): Freshly grated.; Butter (2 tbsp / 30 g): For richness.; Panko Breadcrumbs (¼ cup / 30 g): For a crispy topping.; Lemon Zest (from 1 lemon): For brightness.; Fresh Basil Leaves: Torn.

Description

This One Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a flavorful and easy weeknight dinner. It features tender chicken and perfectly cooked pasta in a creamy roasted red pepper sauce, all made in a single pot for minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

Olive Oil (2 tbsp / 30 ml): For sautéing and building flavor.
Chicken Thighs (500g / 1 lb): Cut into bite-sized pieces.
Salt (1 tsp / 5 ml): For seasoning.
Black Pepper (½ tsp / 2.5 ml): Freshly ground.
Garlic (4 cloves): Minced.
Short Pasta (300g / 10 oz): Penne or fusilli recommended.
Vegetable Broth (1 cup / 240 ml): Low-sodium.
Water (½ cup / 120 ml): For cooking pasta.
Heavy Cream (½ cup / 120 ml): For a creamy sauce.
Roasted Red Pepper Puree (½ cup / 120 ml): Adds color and flavor.
Sun-Dried Tomato Paste (2 tbsp / 30 g): For umami.
Parmesan Cheese (¾ cup / 75 g + 1 tbsp / 15 g): Freshly grated.
Butter (2 tbsp / 30 g): For richness.
Panko Breadcrumbs (¼ cup / 30 g): For a crispy topping.
Lemon Zest (from 1 lemon): For brightness.
Fresh Basil Leaves: Torn.

Instructions

Sear Chicken: Sauté chicken pieces with salt and pepper until cooked through.
Sauté Garlic: Sauté minced garlic in the same pot until fragrant.
Combine & Boil: Add pasta, broth, water, pepper puree, and tomato paste; bring to a boil.
Simmer & Cook: Return chicken to pot, add cream, and simmer until pasta is al dente.
Create Sauce: Stir in butter and Parmesan until melted and smooth.
Prepare Topping: Combine panko, Parmesan, and butter.
Crisp & Rest: Sprinkle topping over pasta and let rest off heat.
Plate & Garnish: Serve with basil, lemon zest, and pepper.

Notes

For best results, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese and avoid overcooking the pasta.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Pasta
Method: One-Pot
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 650 kcal
Sugar: 15 g
Sodium: 500 mg
Fat: 30 g
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 60 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 40 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg

Keywords: pasta,chicken,one pot,garlic parmesan,red pepper,easy,dinner,weeknight