Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Easy One-Pot Chicken Parmesan Mac & Cheese recipe. This hearty dish combines the flavors of chicken Parmesan with creamy mac and cheese in a single pot for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Mac and Cheese:
- 3 cups milk
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 (16 oz) box elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- ½ cup seasoned panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter (for topping)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: In a large pot or deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is golden and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes.
- Make the Mac and Cheese: Add the milk, chicken broth, and macaroni to the pot. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10–12 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in mozzarella, Parmesan, and marinara until creamy. Melt butter in a skillet, toast breadcrumbs until golden. Sprinkle over mac and cheese before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- For a crispier top, broil the casserole in an oven-safe pot for 2–3 minutes after adding the breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
