One Pan Cheesy Chicken Pasta
This easy one pot cheesy chicken pasta is a flavorful and creamy dish made with penne noodles, tender chicken, and a blend of Italian cheeses in a smooth, herby sauce — all ready in under an hour with minimal cleanup.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 TBS olive oil
- ½ cup yellow onion diced
- 1 red pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 2 cups penne noodles
- ¾ teaspoon dried basil
- ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper to taste
- 4 oz light cream cheese room temperature
- ¾ cup plain Greek nonfat yogurt
- 1 ¼ cups shredded Italian cheese divided
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat your olive oil in the largest skillet that fits your pressure cooker insert, set it over medium heat.
- Toss in diced onion and red pepper, sauté 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, careful not to brown.
- Cook chicken pieces until browned and mostly cooked through, about 5–6 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth into skillet and bring it to a simmer.
- Stir in penne noodles, basil, oregano, and salt. Ensure noodles are submerged.
- Seal lid with sealing ring. Pressure cook 12–15 minutes. Watch steam cues and quick release after timer beeps.
- Remove lid, stir in cream cheese and Greek yogurt to make a sauce.
- Stir in 1 cup shredded Italian cheese until melted. Serve warm, topped with remaining ¼ cup cheese.
Notes
Use quick release to prevent overcooked pasta. Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days. Cheese can be reheated with a stir for perfect texture.