One Pot Chicken Stir Fry Pasta (Savory, Cozy & Ready in 30 Minutes)
This one pot chicken stir fry pasta is packed with tender chicken, colorful veggies, and saucy noodles all cooked together in one single pot. It’s cozy comfort food with bold stir fry flavor and zero pile of dishes afterwards!
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (spaghetti, fettuccini or linguine work great..or cavatappi if you’re wanting an extra fun noodle;)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced thin
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned or thin sliced
- 2 cups cabbage or snap peas
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or low sodium)
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional but delicious)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (fresh or ground)
- 1 to 1½ cups freshly shredded mozzarella or Parmesan (for creamy richness if desired)
- Optional shortcut: ½ cup heavy cream for a creamy stir-fry twist
- Black pepper to taste
- Green onions for topping
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat
- Add chicken and cook 3 to 4 minutes until mostly cooked through
- Stir in onion, peppers, carrots, cabbage, garlic, and ginger and cook another minute
- Pour in broth, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce
- Bring to a gentle boil
- Add pasta directly to the pot, stirring to keep submerged
- Lower heat and simmer 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce thickens
- Reduce heat to low and stir in shredded cheese a handful at a time if using for creamy richness
- Add splashes of broth as needed to loosen sauce
- (Optional shortcut: stir in heavy cream instead of cheese for a creamy stir-fry vibe)
- Season with black pepper and finish with green onions
Variations
- Swap chicken for shrimp or beef strips
- Skip the chicken if you’re wanting to go vegetarian
- Add broccoli or mushrooms for extra veggies
- Use teriyaki sauce for a sweeter twist
- A drizzle of sesame oil at the end = next level flavor
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes if you like heat
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