30-Min One-Pot Chicken Pasta Recipe

This one-pot chicken pasta recipe by Kitchen Sanctuary on YouTube takes only 30 minutes to make, and it’s kid-friendly. It’s a quick dinner recipe with minimal washing up. Plus, there are veggies incorporated in this meal which is great if you have a hard time with kids eating their greens. However, if you don’t want to add snap peas, add green beans or bell peppers. This can be a vegetarian meal too, just skip out on the meat and add a variety of vegetables. I love how versatile pasta dishes are, and you can substitute or find other alternatives for things you might prefer more.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion peeled and chopped
• 2 large chicken breasts cut into chunks
• 1 Pinch salt and pepper
• 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
• 1 tbsp tomato puree (usually gluten-free, but best to check if required)
• 1 red bell pepper de-seeded and chopped
• 4 1/2 cups dried pasta – such as spiralli (use a gluten-free variety if required)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce (usually gluten-free, but best to check if required)
• 28 oz  tinned chopped tomatoes
• 1 1/4 cups chicken stock made from hot water from the kettle + 2 stock cubes (or 2 heaped tsp veg bouillon for gluten-free)
• 1/2 cup milk half-fat or full fat
• 20 sugar snap peas/snow peas roughly chopped
• 1 packed cup mature/strong cheddar cheese grated/shredded
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

First, heat oil on a large frying pan and add in the onions. Cook until the onions turn translucent. Add the chicken, salt, and pepper and cook. Then, add in the garlic, tomato puree, and red peppers. Stir everything together.

Next, once everything is cooked add in the pasta. Continue to watch Kitchen Sanctuary tutorial on YouTube for full instructions and details. After all of the ingredients are added, sprinkle cheese on top and throw it in the oven until the cheese is melted.

Overall, this chicken pasta dish is colorful and vibrant. I love how easy it is to make, and it looks flavorful. I’ve never had pasta with sugar snap peas, but I love them a lot in a stir fry. This is a unique chicken pasta recipe because of the veggies being added.