One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta
All the great chicken parmesan flavors, combined in one easy one pot pasta dish that’s ready in 30 minutes! Less dishes, but a meal with maximum flavor!
Prep: 10min
Total: 30min
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 450 kcal, Carbohydrate 65 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Sodium 894 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 7 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, (diced into bite sized pieces)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 medium yellow onion, (minced)
- 3 cloves garlic, (minced)
- 16 oz dried short-cut pasta ((I used rigatoni))
- 24 oz jar of your favorite marinara sauce ((I used Newman’s Own))
- water to fill empty marinara sauce jar
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper, to taste
- additional dried Italian seasoning, optional
- fresh parsley and/or basil, minced (for garnish)
Instruction:
- To a large pot or skillet (I used my dutch oven), add a drizzle of olive oil and heat over MED-HIGH heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Cook about 5 minutes, until chicken is most of the way cooked through. Remove to a plate.
- Add onion and garlic to the pot and cook about 2-3 minutes, until soft. Pour in marinara sauce, fill up empty sauce jar with water and add to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a strong simmer.
- Add chicken and pasta, stir, then cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, until pasta is cooked to your liking. Stir in parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese on top of the dish and cook another 2-3 minutes, until cheese is melted and gooey.
- Sprinkle with additional Italian seasoning if desired, and garnish with parsley or basil.
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FAQ
Does chicken go with pasta?
Does Chicken go with pasta? Absolutely. Chicken makes for a great option to add to any kind of pasta dish for some added protein. Whether you cook the chicken with the pasta or top your grilled or sauteed chicken over the pasta, it will make your pasta dish a complete meal with that added protein.
Can you use milk instead of cream in pasta?
Can you substitute milk for heavy cream in pasta? Yes, however, it won’t thicken in the same way as heavy cream. To get it thicker, whisk together 1 cup of whole milk (make sure it’s COLD), 2 tablespoons of flour, and 2-3 tablespoons of melted butter (cooled). Whisk until smooth.
What can I season chicken with?
Spices: Garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, and cumin add savoriness and flavor to the chicken. Spices like paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and Cajun seasoning add heat and smokiness to the chicken.
