Description
This One-Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta is a comforting, easy-to-make meal that’s packed with flavor. With tender chicken, cheesy mozzarella, and savory marinara sauce, it’s a quick dish that can be made in one pot for minimal cleanup. Perfect for a busy weeknight or a family-friendly dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Cook the Chicken: In a large pot or skillet (such as a Dutch oven), drizzle a bit of olive oil and heat 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 the chicken from the pot and set aside on a plate.
- Sauté the Onion and Garlic: In the same pot, add the minced onion and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
- Add the Sauce and Water: Pour the marinara sauce into the pot, then fill the empty sauce jar with water and add the water to the pot. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a strong simmer.
- Add the Chicken and Pasta: Return the cooked chicken to the pot, along with the dried pasta. Stir everything together and cover. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked to your desired tenderness.
- Add Cheese: Stir in the Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated into the sauce.
- Finish with More Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 3/4 cup of mozzarella cheese over the top. Cover the pot and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and gooey.
- Garnish and Serve: If desired, sprinkle additional Italian seasoning on top. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat.
- Feel free to substitute the pasta shape with any short pasta, such as penne or ziti.
- For a creamier dish, stir in a splash of heavy cream at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg