Chicken Parmesan Pasta
Chicken Parmesan Pasta is a comforting and delicious one-pot dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. This recipe features tender chunks of chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a rich marinara sauce, all topped with melty cheese and crispy panko breadcrumbs. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, this Chicken Parmesan Pasta is sure to become a family favorite. Customize it with your choice of pasta and vegetables for a wholesome meal that satisfies everyone’s cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1” chunks)
- 1 cup minced yellow onion
- 24 ounces marinara sauce (low or no salt added)
- 1 lb dried medium pasta (farfalle, campanelle, rigatoni)
- 2.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and panko breadcrumbs; toast until golden brown, then set aside.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add olive oil. Pat the chicken dry and sauté for about 5 minutes until browned.
- Stir in onion and garlic; cook for another 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add pasta, marinara sauce, and water; stir well and cover.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook covered for about 6 minutes or until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheeses before serving with the toasted panko on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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