One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta
A creamy and cheesy pasta dish with tender chicken, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced chicken, seasoning it generously with salt and pepper. Sauté until the chicken is golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the Italian seasoning and the penne pasta, mixing well to coat the pasta.
- Pour in the chicken broth and marinara sauce, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 10-12 minutes. Stir occasionally until the pasta is cooked al dente.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese until it’s melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if you like!
Notes
For added nutrition, you can introduce vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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