One-Pot Chicken Pasta

Nutrition · per serving

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the chicken fillet, onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Measure out the stock and remaining ingredients so everything can be added to the pot quickly later.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a large, wide pot over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then sear for 3 to 4 minutes, until lightly browned on the outside. It does not need to be fully cooked through yet; remove it from the pot.

   300 g, cut into bite-size cubes chicken breast fillet1 tbsp olive oil½ tsp salt¼ tsp black pepper
3. 3

   Sauté the onion and bell pepper in the same pot for 3 minutes. Add the garlic, tomato paste, oregano, and paprika, and toast for 1 minute, stirring, until the tomato paste darkens and becomes fragrant.

   1 small, finely diced onion2 cloves, finely minced garlic1, finely diced red bell pepper1 tbsp tomato paste1 tsp dried oregano½ tsp smoked paprika
4. 4

   Stir in the pasta, chicken stock, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered over medium heat for 9 to 11 minutes. Stir every 1 to 2 minutes to keep the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot.

   180 g, such as macaroni or small shells quick-cooking pasta550 ml chicken stock200 g diced tomatoes
5. 5

   Return the seared chicken to the pot and stir in the peas. Simmer for another 3 to 4 minutes, until the pasta is al dente and the thickest part of the chicken is fully cooked, reaching an internal temperature of at least 74 °C.

   100 g, fresh or frozen peas
6. 6

   Remove the pot from the heat and let the pasta rest for 2 minutes. Fold in the lemon juice, parsley, and spring onion. Season to taste and serve immediately.

   ½, juice only lemon2 tbsp, chopped parsley1, thinly sliced spring onion

Origin & History

One-pot pasta is especially popular in modern American home cooking, where uncomplicated dishes that require minimal washing up are highly valued. The combination of pasta, chicken, vegetables, and a tomato-based broth brings together Italian-inspired ingredients and American family-style cooking.