Recipe: One Pot Cheesy Chicken Pasta

The other thing I love about this one pot meal is that it is cheesy – but not overly cheesy – not too indulgent. You can even sprinkle a little more on top – just for the fun of it! 😉 

Cheesy Chicken Pasta ingredients

I used chicken thighs in this dish – but you can easily swap out chicken breasts instead if that’s what you prefer. For the veggies – I used mushrooms and onions – but if you like green peppers or even broccoli – feel free to swap out to your favorites! 

Can you freeze this One Pot Cheesy Chicken Pasta?

Obviously you can’t freeze this one pot meal before you cook it! 😉 But the leftovers – most definitely! I’ll often times make this cheesy chicken pasta skillet dish and then freeze the leftovers into single size servings and that way I have lunch in a pinch when I need it! 

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One Pot Cheesy Chicken Pasta

Yield: 4

Author: Heather Johnson

prep time: 5 Mcook time: 20 Mtotal time: 25 M

My One Pot Cheesy Sausage Pasta has been so popular – I thought it might be just as delicious with chicken! It goes together so quick and all in one pot – so easy! Perfect for any weeknight!

Cheesy Chicken Pasta ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (3-4), diced into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1 – 14.5 oz can chicken broth
• 1 – 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, Italian
• 4-6 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 cup milk
• 8 oz macaroni
• 1/2 tsp salt & pepper, each
• 1 cup shredded cojack cheese

instructions:

How to cook One Pot Cheesy Chicken Pasta

1. Add olive oil to a deep dish saute pan over medium high. Add onion, chicken, mushrooms and garlic – cook until lightly browned.
2. Add chicken broth, tomatoes, milk, pasta, salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 12 minutes or until pasta is tender.
3. Turn off the heat and stir in cheese.