Description
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful meal with this One-Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines tender chicken, savory marinara sauce, and gooey cheese with pasta for a satisfying dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Chicken Parmesan Pasta:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned, about 5–6 minutes.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in garlic, then pour in marinara sauce and chicken broth. Add penne pasta, stir to combine.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender.
- Finish: Remove from heat and stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses until melted. Garnish with basil or parsley.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
- Add red pepper flakes for heat, or spinach for extra greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
