Description
This One-Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta is a quick, cheesy, and comforting dinner that combines tender chicken, marinara sauce, pasta, and melted cheese in a single skillet. With minimal cleanup and big flavor, it’s a weeknight-friendly twist on the classic Chicken Parmesan that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder
- Olive oil
- Onion (chopped)
- Garlic (minced)
- Uncooked pasta (penne or rotini recommended)
- Marinara sauce
- Chicken broth or water
- Italian seasoning
- Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- Parmesan cheese (grated)
- Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a large skillet or pot, heat olive oil and cook chicken until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add uncooked pasta, marinara sauce, broth, and Italian seasoning. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Return chicken to the pot and mix to combine.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the top. Cover and let cheese melt.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
- Substitute chicken with ground turkey, sausage, or go meatless with mushrooms or eggplant.
- Add veggies like spinach or zucchini for extra nutrition.
- Whole wheat or gluten-free pasta works well.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut.
- Stir pasta during cooking to prevent sticking.
