One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
450 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta
Description
One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta brings together boneless chicken breast seasoned with Italian herbs, garlic, and onion, cooked in marinara sauce with rigatoni. The pasta absorbs the flavorful sauce as it cooks, while the chicken becomes tender and juicy. The dish is topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, melted for a creamy, cheesy finish that complements the savory tomato base well.
The recipe uses a single pot, reducing cleanup and making it manageable for a weeknight dinner. The combination of Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and fresh aromatics creates a balanced, classic flavor profile. The addition of fresh parsley or basil as garnish adds freshness.
This pasta can be served as a main course alongside a simple salad or steamed vegetables. It provides both protein and carbs in one dish, making it convenient and filling. The gooey melted cheese topping provides an appealing texture contrast to the saucy pasta and tender chicken.
Leftovers reheat well and the recipe notes reference the source, indicating it is an adapted home-cooking method to streamline Chicken Parmesan into a one-pot meal.
Ingredients
- 2-3 chicken breast diced into bite sized pieces, boneless, skinless
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 medium yellow onion minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 16 oz pasta I used rigatoni, dried, short-cut
- 24 oz marinara sauce I used Newman's Own, jar, your favorite
- water to fill empty marinara sauce jar
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- Italian seasoning dried, additional, optional
- parsley for garnish, fresh, minced
- basil for garnish, fresh, minced
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
- Use diced, boneless chicken breasts for even cooking and quicker preparation.
- Stir the pasta occasionally during cooking to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Adjust cheese amounts to your preference; extra mozzarella on top creates a gooey, melted topping.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or basil enhance flavor when sprinkled at the end.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 450 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 450kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 894mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 737mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 695IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 10.2mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 237mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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