Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this One-Pot Chicken Parmesan Mac & Cheese recipe. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, this dish combines tender chicken, al dente macaroni, and a rich tomato sauce for a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
For the Mac & Cheese:
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until browned and cooked through. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Cook the Mac & Cheese: Add macaroni, chicken broth, marinara sauce, milk, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes until pasta is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted and creamy. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra texture, top with toasted breadcrumbs or briefly bake under the broiler.
- Rotisserie chicken can be used as a quicker alternative—simply add when mixing in the cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
