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A close-up shot of creamy Christmas chicken pasta with penne, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and grated cheese on a grey plate.

Delicious Christmas Chicken Pasta: A Festive One-Pot Wonder

This creamy one-pot Christmas chicken pasta blends juicy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, festive herbs, and spinach in a rich Parmesan sauce. A cozy, colorful holiday dish that’s easy to prepare and even easier to clean up.
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Course: Dinner, Holiday, Main Course
Cuisine: Festive, Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 650 g boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 170 g sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped and drained
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 250 g dried pasta (penne or rotini)
  • 650 ml chicken stock (low sodium recommended)
  • 150 ml double cream or heavy cream
  • 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 120 g fresh spinach
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Equipment

  • Large deep skillet or Dutch oven
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 5 minutes until lightly browned.
  3. Reduce heat and add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and paprika. Stir for 3–5 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add dried pasta and chicken stock. Stir, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Stir in spinach and cream. Cook 1–3 minutes until spinach wilts and cream is warmed through.
  6. Turn off heat. Stir in Parmesan until melted and sauce is creamy.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

For a festive twist, add orange zest or dried cranberries. Be sure not to overcook the cream — keep heat low. If the sauce is too thick, stir in more stock or cream; if too thin, simmer uncovered for a few minutes.