Description
A delightful and easy one-pot pasta dish that combines the flavors of chicken Parmesan in a comforting and satisfying meal. Tender chicken, pasta, marinara sauce, and gooey cheese come together beautifully in this Italian-American inspired recipe.
Ingredients
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Chicken Parmesan Pasta:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta, uncooked
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional)
- extra Parmesan and crushed red pepper flakes for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until lightly browned.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add Sauce and Pasta: Stir in marinara sauce and chicken broth. Add uncooked pasta, bring to a boil, then simmer until pasta is tender.
- Finish with Cheese: Stir in Parmesan, top with mozzarella, cover until cheese melts. Garnish with basil or parsley.
- Serve: Optionally garnish with extra Parmesan and red pepper flakes before serving hot.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
- For a crispy cheese topping, broil the dish after cooking until golden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
