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One-Pot Chicken Pasta

A quick and easy midweek dinner the whole family will love. Everything cooks in one pot - less washing up!

35 mins total
Serves 4
easy

Prep Time

Prep10 mins
Cook25 mins
Total35 mins

Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • 2 chicken breasts, diced
  • 300g penne pasta
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 500ml chicken stock
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 100g cheddar cheese, grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil to serve

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat a splash of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden.

  2. 2

    Add the onion and garlic, cook for 2 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Add the pasta, chopped tomatoes, stock, oregano, and paprika. Stir well.

  4. 4

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked and the sauce has thickened.

  5. 5

    Stir in half the cheese, season to taste.

  6. 6

    Serve topped with remaining cheese and fresh basil.

Published 20 January 2025