Description
One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta is a delightful blend of classic Italian flavors, all cooked in one pot for a hassle-free meal. This comforting dish features tender chicken, rich marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheese, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. In just under 40 minutes, you can enjoy a hearty dinner that requires minimal cleanup, leaving more time to savor your delicious creation. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or pasta shapes to make it truly your own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1 pound uncooked penne pasta
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until browned (about 5 minutes), then remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth and marinara sauce; bring to a boil. Add uncooked penne pasta, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Return the chicken to the pot and mix in mozzarella and parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg