One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta
This chicken parmesan pasta is made in one pot with tender chicken, marinara sauce, pasta and cheese. An easy go-to dinner ready in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts , diced into bite sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt , more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked pepper , more to taste
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 2-4 cloves garlic , minced
- 10 ounces rigatoni
- 32 ounces marinara sauce
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese , more if desired
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
For serving: Chopped parsley or basil
Instructions
- Cook chicken. Drizzle 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet or dutch oven pot. Heat over medium high heat. Then add 1 1/2 pounds diced chicken in an even layer. Sprinkle the salt, pepper and Italian seasoning over top. After 3-4 minutes, flip the chicken and cook an additional 2 minutes or until cooked through. Remove chicken and set on a plate. Cover and set aside.
- Saute onion and garlic. Add more oil to the pot if needed and then add in 1 cup onion. Cook about 2 minutes and then add in 2-4 Tablespoons garlic. Cook an additional 1-2 minutes or until onions are translucent.
- Pour in sauce and pasta. Add 32 ounces marinara and 3 cups water into the pot. Bring to a light boil and then reduce the heat to medium. Add in 10 ounces pasta. Stir and then cover with a lid and cook for about 12 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked through. Stir once or twice.
- Assemble. Add the chicken back into the pot. Stir in 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and 1/3 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Melt remaining mozzarella. Finally, add the remainder of the mozzarella cheese on top. Place the lid on and cook an additional 2 minutes over low, or until the cheese is melted. You could also put under the broiler for a minute if desired. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or basil, if desired. Serve while warm.
Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in a covered container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 448kcal, Carbohydrates: 47g, Protein: 38g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 91mg, Sodium: 1502mg, Potassium: 1091mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 855IU, Vitamin C: 14mg, Calcium: 191mg, Iron: 3mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
