What Kind Of Chicken Should I Use?
We always opt for classic boneless and skinless chicken breasts. You can cut it up into bite-sized cubes easily, and it’s one of the more budget-friendly proteins available. That said, if you have a different cut of chicken that you can cut up evenly, go ahead and use that instead. Boneless thighs and tenderloins would be our top substitution picks!
Heavy Cream Substitute:
If you’re looking to make this recipe a tad lighter, you can replace the cream with half and half or whole milk instead. Keep in mind that you may end up with less creamy results. Another option is to stir in cream cheese at then end, until melted — start with a few tablespoons, then add more until it is as creamy as you would like.
Can I Use Frozen Vegetables Instead Of Fresh?
We want this recipe to be as easy to make as possible. If you have frozen vegetables you’d like to use instead of fresh, go for it! That’s half the beauty of this dish: you can absolutely use what you have on hand. We do recommend that you thaw frozen spinach and squeeze out the excess liquid first.
Vegetable Variations:
Speaking of using what you have on hand, you can switch up the vegetables you use too! Our one pot chicken pasta features sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach. Build off of our suggestions and add in other veggies, or you can get creative and use completely different varieties. Here are some yummy suggestions:
Bell peppersPeasCauliflowerBroccoliAsparagus
Extra Cheese, Please!
We sprinkle a healthy helping of Parmesan cheese to finish off this chicken and pasta recipe. You can also load up on even more cheese if you’re in the mood for an extra cheesy pasta dish. These are our favorites:
MozzarellaRicottaFontinaPecorino Romano
Serving Suggestions:
This dish is filling and hearty enough to enjoy on its own. That said, if you want to round it out with a few other sides, you can absolutely do so. We love a good salad, bread, and pasta combo! Below are some of our favorite salad and bread options:
Bread: Homemade breadsticks, cheddar batter bread, or the ultimate garlic bread recipeSalad: Classic Caesar salad, Caprese avocado salad, or restaurant style arugula salad
If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious pasta recipes:
Creamy Chicken Pesto PastaTraditional Pasta PuttanescaCreamy Cajun Shrimp PastaClassic Pasta e Fagioli
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