Description
Savory Italian Chicken Pasta Delight is a one-pan wonder packed with flavor. Juicy chicken, fresh basil, cherry tomatoes, and a creamy Parmesan sauce come together with pasta simmered right in the skillet. It’s quick, comforting, and restaurant-worthy without the fuss.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
12 oz penne or rigatoni
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup dry white wine (Pinot Grigio)
2 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken until golden but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, sauté onion 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
4. Deglaze pan with white wine, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2 minutes until reduced by half.
5. Add chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and uncooked pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Cover and cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
6. Stir in cream, Parmesan, seared chicken with juices, and cherry tomatoes. Cook 2–3 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
7. Remove from heat. Stir in most of the fresh basil, adjust seasoning, and serve garnished with remaining basil and extra Parmesan.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture.
Do not overcrowd chicken when searing; cook in batches if needed.
For no-wine option, replace with chicken broth and a squeeze of lemon.
Swap chicken with Italian sausage, shrimp, or chickpeas.
Use gluten-free pasta if needed, but adjust cooking times.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: One-Pot, Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg