Description
This cozy, all-in-one Chicken Parmesan Pasta brings together tender chicken, pasta, marinara sauce, and melted cheese in a single pot. It’s a quick, comforting meal with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 16 ounces (about 450 grams) uncooked short pasta (penne, rigatoni, or ziti)
- 1 jar (30 ounces) marinara sauce
- 3 cups chicken broth (or water)
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs (or plain breadcrumbs mixed with ½ teaspoon dried Italian herbs)
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large, deep pot over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces, season with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until lightly browned and mostly cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the same pot and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in marinara sauce and chicken broth, and bring to a boil.
- Add uncooked pasta and return the chicken with juices to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Mix melted butter and breadcrumbs in a small bowl.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and half of the mozzarella until melted and combined.
- Top with breadcrumb mixture and remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Cover and cook for 2–3 minutes until cheese melts and breadcrumbs soften.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or basil and serve warm.
Notes
- Customize with added vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a faster version.
- Breadcrumb topping is optional for a simpler dish.
- Adjust cheese types based on preference.
- Add red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
