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One-Pan Chicken & Pasta

One-Pan Chicken & Pasta

A easy weeknight meal loaded with chicken and pasta in a creamy garlic sauce all made in one pan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lb Chicken Breast small cubed
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 2 tsp Dried Basil
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Black Pepper
  • ¼ cup Cornstarch
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp Dried Parsley
  • 24 oz Small Shell Pasta
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream

Instructions
 

  • In a small jar combine oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Sprinkle half of this mixture over the cubed chicken and toss to coat. Set aside remaining mixture.
  • In an extra large saute pan over medium high heat, add oil and garlic. Let cook for 3 minutes then add seasoned chicken. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • In a large measuring cup, whisk together chicken broth, corn starch, remaining seasoning mixture, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley.
  • Add broth mixture to pan with chicken. Also add milk and pasta. Stir to combine. NOTE** If the pasta is not fully submerged, add enough water to cover.
  • Bring to just a bubble then reduce heat to medium and cover pan. Let cook for 20 minutes.
  • Remove lid and stir in heavy cream. Let cook another 5 minutes, so the sauce can thicken before serving.
Keyword Chicken, chicken breast, cream sauce, garlic cream sauce, heavy cream, one pan, one pan dinner, one pan meal, small shells
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