This creamy chicken and vegetable pasta is a one pot recipe that’s perfect for busy evenings. Chock full of chunks of rotisserie chicken, tender vegetables, and pasta bathed in a savory cream sauce – it’s comfort food made simple. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a hearty meal everyone will enjoy with only minimal effort to prepare!

While I generally enjoy cooking, sometimes on busy evenings it can give me anxiety.

I have to have multiple kids in different places at barely staggered times. The idea of how to fit in a decent dinner that’s not fast food just adds to my stress.

Luckily a 30 minute recipe that cooks in a single pot, like this creamy chicken and vegetable pasta, saves my sanity.

Bonus points are awarded to this dish in particular since my kids don’t complain about eating their veggies when they’re wrapped up in creamy pasta on their plates.

This easy one pot pasta takes the stress out of meal time and makes putting a hot meal on my family’s table a breeze on extra busy nights.

Everything cooks together, which means the flavors blend together perfectly and infuse every bite with pronounced flavor.

Loaded with fresh veggies and chunks of rotisserie chicken, this one pot creamy chicken pasta’s a hearty meal you can feel good about making and serving- even when you’re short on time!

Ingredients Needed

This one pot pasta recipe uses common ingredients with simple flavors even the pickiest eaters can agree on.

To make it you’ll need:

Butter – For sautéing the vegetables. You can use either salted or unsalted butter here, but if using salted butter taste before seasoning with more salt because it may not need any extra.
Vegetables – A mixture of diced carrots, yellow onion, and celery
Chicken – Chopped rotisserie chicken. This is a great recipe for using up leftovers, and helps keep the active cook time shorter.
Pasta – Linguini or fettuccini pasta, depending on personal preference.
Broth – Chicken broth. Homemade or store bought varieties will both work.
Cream – Heavy whipping cream gives this dish a deliciously creamy finish. You can substitute half and half, but the sauce may be a little on the thinner side.
Seasonings – Salt and pepper, to taste. For added flavor, you can also add a bit of garlic powder.

Once you’ve gathered all your ingredients, you’re ready to begin.

How To Make A One Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta With Vegetables

Making this creamy chicken pasta dish is super easy, which is a must with a hungry crew to feed when you’re short on time.

Start by heating a Dutch oven, or other high sided skillet, over medium heat. Add the butter to it, and let it melt.

As soon as the butter melts, add all of the vegetables to the pot. Stir them together to evenly combine and coat with butter.

Add the pasta, broth, and cream to the pot then stir everything gently to evenly combine. You can break the pasta in half to make it fit, but it isn’t necessary since it will quickly soften enough to submerge in the liquid.

Cover the pot and raise the heat to bring the liquid to a boil.

Immediately reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for 8 minutes. Stir the mixture every couple minutes to keep the pasta from clumping together.

Once the noodles have cooked to ‘al dente’, and most of the liquid’s been absorbed, immediately remove the pot from heat.

Add the chicken to the pasta, giving it a good stir until it’s evenly incorporated.

Season the dish with salt and pepper, to taste.

Serve warm and enjoy!

Storing

Leftover pasta can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

When ready to enjoy again, you can reheat it in the microwave or in a skillet on the stove.

If reheating on the stove, you may need to add a bit of extra cream since the pasta will have soaked up the sauce while it sat.

Tips & Tricks

You can use either salted or unsalted butter here, but if using salted butter taste before seasoning with more salt because it may not need any extra.
As written the recipe uses chopped rotisserie chicken, but you could also use leftover grilled chicken.
Heavy whipping cream gives this dish a deliciously creamy finish. You can substitute half and half, but the sauce may be a little on the thinner side. I don’t recommend using milk since it’s too thin and will result in a runny sauce that doesn’t cling to the noodles.

Other Easy One Pot Recipes

With just the right amount of comfort stirred right in, this creamy chicken and vegetable pasta’s a cozy meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes.

With minimal prep this easy dinner makes a hearty meal the whole family can agree on!

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Creamy Chicken And Vegetable Pasta (One Pot Recipe)

This creamy chicken and vegetable pasta is a one pot recipe that's perfect for busy evenings. Chock full of chunks of rotisserie chicken, tender vegetables, and pasta bathed in a savory cream sauce - it's comfort food made simple. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's a hearty meal everyone will enjoy with only minimal effort to prepare!

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Course: Chicken, Dinner, Entree, Main Course, Pasta

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Servings:

Calories: 625kcal

Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

2 tbsp butter
4 carrots peeled, and thinly sliced
1/2 yellow onion peeled & diced
3 stalks celery thinly sliced
2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
8 oz linguine or fettuccine pasta uncooked
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
salt & pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a dutch oven, over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in all the veggies, tossing to coat evenly in the butter.
2 tbsp butter, 4 carrots, 1/2 yellow onion, 3 stalks celery
Add the pasta, broth, and cream to the pot, stirring to combine.
8 oz linguine or fettuccine pasta, 3 cups chicken broth, 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Cover and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, stirring every 2-3 minutes, cooking for 7-8 minutes.
Once the noodles are al dente, immediately remove the dish from the heat. Stir in the chicken to evenly combined. Season with salt & pepper, to taste.
2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken, salt & pepper
Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

You can use either salted or unsalted butter here, but if using salted butter taste before seasoning with more salt because it may not need any extra.
As written the recipe uses chopped rotisserie chicken, but you could also use leftover grilled chicken.
Heavy whipping cream gives this dish a deliciously creamy finish. You can substitute half and half, but the sauce may be a little on the thinner side. I don't recommend using milk since it's too thin and will result in a runny sauce that doesn't cling to the noodles.