One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta
A cozy and comforting dish combining chicken, pasta, and rich Parmesan cheese, all cooked in one pot for minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free (if using a non-dairy cheese)
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 olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add diced chicken and season it with salt and pepper. Sauté until the chicken is golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in Italian seasoning and penne pasta.
- Pour in the chicken broth and marinara sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pasta is al dente.
- Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese until it’s melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
For a twist, try substituting rotini or fusilli pasta. Add your favorite vegetables for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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