This easy Skillet Chicken Rotini recipe is a quick and simple meal to make when you need dinner on the table in a hurry. It’s kid approved, too!
It would make a great family meal paired with a salad, veggies, and your favorite side.
When I am rushing around bringing my kids from place to place the skillet recipe is my favorite to whip up.
The cheesy chicken pasta skillet takes less than an hour to make, and it’s filling.
Your whole family will thank you for fixing them a hot meal.
My son loves covering his skillet chicken rotini with lots of parmesan cheese.
However, your family chooses to eat this delicious pasta dish don’t plan on having leftovers.
Sometimes when I know I’m going to have a busy day I’ll make this chicken pasta skillet in the morning.
After my kiddo gets home from school I’ll heat it up and serve it with a big salad.
Now you know how to make this easy and delicious one-pot pasta recipe.
If you make this delicious meal, I hope your family enjoys it as much as my family does.
I can’t wait to share more chicken pasta recipes in the near future.
More Pasta Recipes:
- Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta
- Cheesy Taco Penne Ziti
- Cheesy Sausage Broccoli and Pasta
- Instant Pot Rotini Pasta and Meatballs
If you enjoyed my easy chicken pasta recipe make sure to check out my other pasta recipes. Also you can see more of my comfort foods and recipes here.
Skillet Chicken Rotini
Ingredients
- 1 pound rotini pasta (uncooked)
- 2 cups chicken breast (raw and cubed)
- 1 large red pepper, diced
- 2 gloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
- In a large skillet add chicken, red pepper, onion, garlic, olive oil, oregano. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until chicken is browned on each side and no longer pink, stirring frequently.
- Stir in broth and bring to a boil. Continue to cook, uncovered until liquid reduces to half. Add pasta and stir to mix well.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped basil before serving.
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manish kumar says
The cheese is a nice touch. We Wisconsinites love our cheese!
Kim Seghers says
Hello Manish! Thank you so much. I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe. Yes I heard Wisconsinites love their cheese. I’m not from Wisconsin but, I do know cheese makes everything taste better! LOL … have a great day, Kim
Kim Seghers says
Thank you, Valerie! The pasta dish is very tasty! Have a good week, Kim
Cori Ramos says
This looks delicious Kim! Thanks for sharing the recipe. This one is going in my “must try” folder. 🙂
Have a great weekend!
Cori
Emily says
Yum! I love pasta, and this looks like a great meal option. I think my kids would even eat this with the sneaky vegetables in it! 🙂
Kim Seghers says
Thanks Emily! My son loves it. You should give this dish a try!! Have a great week, Kim
Leslie says
That looks easy and I love how colorful it is.
Kim Seghers says
Thank you Leslie! Yes it’s fairly easy to make! Have a great week, Kim
Michele says
You can’t have too many chicken recipes. The cheese is a nice touch. We Wisconsinites love our cheese!
Kim Seghers says
Hi, Michele! I’m not from Wisconsin but I love cheese too. My son especially loves cheese he will dump a bag of cheese on his food if I let him. Have a great week, Kim
Agatha says
This is perfect because we love both pasta and chicken. I also like how it doesn’t have the creamy sauce which can be a bit too much.
Kim Seghers says
Yes I agree Agatha the creamy sauce can be a bit too much. I hope you give this recipe a try. Have a good week, Kim
Cait Weingartner says
This dish looks amazing! I love making one-skillet dinners, because it make clean up a breeze. Looking forward to trying this recipe very soon.
Kim Seghers says
Thank you, Cait! It’s an easy dish to make but delicious. I hope you get a chance to make it. Have a great weekend, Kim