Description
This One-Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that combines tender chicken, flavorful marinara sauce, and gooey cheese with pasta in one skillet. It’s a comforting dish perfect for a quick family dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Pasta:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
For Topping:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then add to the pan. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add garlic: Sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Combine ingredients: Stir in marinara sauce, chicken broth, uncooked pasta, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using. Bring to a boil, then simmer.
- Add cheese: Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish with chopped fresh herbs if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta if preferred.
- Add spinach or zucchini for extra veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
