Description
A delicious and easy one-pot meal that combines the flavors of chicken Parmesan with pasta in a cheesy, comforting dish. This Chicken Parmesan Pasta is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken Parmesan Pasta:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 12 ounces uncooked penne or rotini pasta
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional)
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (optional for topping)
- 1 tablespoon butter (if using breadcrumbs)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant.
- Add pasta, marinara sauce, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until pasta is tender.
- Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Remove from heat and garnish with basil or parsley.
- Optional crispy topping: Melt butter, toast breadcrumbs, and sprinkle over the dish.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use whole wheat pasta and part-skim cheese.
- You can also use cooked rotisserie chicken for a quicker meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
