Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta (One Pot Ditalini Pasta)

Name: Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta (One Pot Ditalini Pasta)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Lemon Juice; 0.25 cup Olive Oil; 1 tbsp dijon or yellow mustard; 1 tbsp Dried Oregano; 3 Garlic, pressed; 1.5 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Pepper; 1 lb (about 6) boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 small Yellow Onion, diced; 6 Garlic, minced; 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.25 tsp Pepper; 0.5 tsp Onion Powder; 2 tsp Italian Seasoning; 2 cup Fresh Spinach, roughly chopped; 1 cup dried ditalini pasta; 1.5 cup Chicken Broth; 1 cup Light Cream; 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese, shredded; fresh parsley, for garnish

This easy Ditalini Pasta Recipe is cheesy, creamy, and paired with juicy chicken thighs for the perfect meal.

Brooke1999

Prep10 min

Cook25 min

Total35 min

Servings4

Difficultyeasy

Entrees

Ingredients

1Lemon Juice
0.25 cupOlive Oil
1 tbspdijon or yellow mustard
1 tbspDried Oregano
3Garlic, pressed
1.5 tspSalt
0.5 tspPepper
1 lb(about 6) boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 smallYellow Onion, diced
6Garlic, minced
0.5 tspGarlic Powder
0.5 tspSalt
0.25 tspPepper
0.5 tspOnion Powder
2 tspItalian Seasoning
2 cupFresh Spinach, roughly chopped
1 cupdried ditalini pasta
1.5 cupChicken Broth
1 cupLight Cream
0.5 cupParmesan Cheese, shredded
fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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*
6
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.