Chicken Corn Pasta
A creamy and delicious one-pot chicken and corn pasta, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1.5 cup milk
- 8 ounce pasta such as penne or rotini
- 1.5 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned on all sides.1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- Pour in the chicken broth and milk. Bring to a simmer.1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- Stir in the pasta and frozen corn. Cover and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- Uncover and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and the sauce has thickened.1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve hot.1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
Notes
This recipe is easily adaptable. You can add other vegetables like peas or broccoli, or use different cheeses.