Chicken Parmesan Pasta Recipe
One pot chicken parmesan pasta with chicken breast, penne, marinara sauce, Parmesan, and mozzarella ready with just 10 minutes of prep.
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large deep pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with ½ teaspoon salt and black pepper. Add the chicken and cook 2–4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Add onion to the pot and cook for 5–7 minutes, until softened. Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add marinara sauce, water, remaining salt, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot, and bring to a boil. Add pasta, reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12–14 minutes, stirring often, until pasta is al dente and liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Remove from heat and stir in cooked chicken and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over top, cover, and let sit for 2–3 minutes, until cheese is melted.
- Top with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
My Top Tip: Cook the pasta al dente. After you cook it, you'll stir in the chicken and Parmesan cheese. You want to make sure the pasta doesn't get too soft here.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container. They'll last about 3 days in the fridge.
Freezer: Place the pasta in an airtight, freezer-safe container or freezer bag. Remove as much air as possible. The pasta will last in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat on the stove until warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cups | Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 892mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 184IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 1mg
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