Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta (One Pot Ditalini Pasta)
This easy Ditalini Pasta Recipe is cheesy, creamy, and paired with juicy chicken thighs for the perfect meal.
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Ingredients
For the chicken
- 1 lemon, juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp dijon or yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 3 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 lb (about 6) boneless skinless chicken thighs
For the pasta
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach
- 1 cup dried ditalini pasta
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup light / 10% cream
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Make the marinade: whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, dijon mustard, dried oregano, pressed garlic, salt and pepper. Reserve 4 tbsp of the marinade and set aside.
- Add the chicken to a bowl and add the rest of the marinade. Toss the chicken to coat it and let sit for 15-30 minutes.
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large high sided skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, turn to medium heat and add the chicken thighs. Cook until deeply golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for another 4-5 minutes and then remove the chicken to a plate or bowl and set aside.
- Turn the heat to medium and add the diced onion to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until just softened. Then, add the minced garlic, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and Italian seasoning. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the noodles and stir well to coat with the oils and herbs in the pan.
- Stir in the chicken broth and cream and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, stir in the spinach until combined and add the chicken back to the pan along with any juices from the plate/bowl the chicken was on, keeping at a simmer and stirring every few minutes, for 10-14 minutes with the lid mostly on until the pasta is cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed. *Note: If the pasta is not quite done to your liking, add 1/4-1/2 cup more chicken broth and continue to cook until the pasta is al dente*
- Once the pasta is cooked, move the chicken thighs to the sides of the pan and stir in ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese, nestle the chicken thighs in and let cook for 5 more minutes. Before serving, drizzle the 4 tbsp of marinade over the dish and garnish with parsley.
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Notes
- If you can't find ditalini pasta you can use orzo which has a similar cooking time.
- This also is great for meal prep! Divide into containers and take for lunch during the week.
- If you like this recipe, try our One Pot Broccoli, Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole
Nutrition
Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 33.7g | Protein: 32.7g | Fat: 23.2g | Saturated Fat: 5.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 117.7mg | Sodium: 3645.9mg | Fiber: 2.7g | Sugar: 6.5g
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