Description
Are you looking for a quick and easy dinner that requires minimal cleanup and tastes absolutely delicious? Our One-Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta is the perfect solution! This recipe combines tender chicken, hearty pasta, and a rich marinara sauce, topped with gooey mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Ideal for busy weeknights, it offers both convenience and flavor in every bite.
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 (e.g., rigatoni)
24 oz jar of marinara sauce (e.g., Newman’s Own)
Water to fill the empty marinara sauce jar
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Salt and pepper, to taste
Additional dried Italian seasoning, optional
Fresh parsley and/or basil, minced for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the chicken is mostly cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the minced onion and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, until soft and translucent.
- Pour in the marinara sauce, then fill the empty jar with water and add it to the pot. Stir and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Add the chicken back to the pot with the dried pasta. Stir to combine, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella, mixing until the cheese melts.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella on top and cook for another 2-3 minutes until melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and serve hot.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding extra Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
If the pasta absorbs too much sauce, add a bit of water or extra marinara sauce to loosen it up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6 servings
- Calories: 620 kcal per serving
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