One-Pot Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta

🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Cooking Time: 20 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 30 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4
📊 Calories: ~580 per serving

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1½ cups milk
• 8 oz penne pasta (uncooked)
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Cook the Chicken:
   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
   Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
   Cook for 5–7 minutes until browned and fully cooked through.
2. Add Garlic:
   Stir in minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
3. Simmer the Pasta:
   Pour in chicken broth and milk.
   Add uncooked penne pasta and stir well.
   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
4. Make It Creamy:
   Stir in Parmesan, mozzarella, and butter. Mix until melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
5. Serve:
   Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm directly from the skillet.