dumb and done meals

Why it's dumb & done
No separate pot for the noodles and no jarred sauce needed. Everything cooks together in one pot.
Why kids will like it
Creamy, cheesy noodles are a guaranteed clean plate. Add steamed broccoli on the side if you want something green.
The recipe
You'll need
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne, uncooked
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
Do this
- Melt butter in a large pot and cook the chicken until no longer pink.
- Add the broth and cream and bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta, lower the heat, and simmer 12–15 minutes, stirring often, until tender.
- Stir in the Parmesan until creamy.