One-Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta
Prep
10m
Cook
25m
Total
35m
This cheesy, savory, and comforting one-pot meal brings all the flavors of chicken parmesan without the hassle, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
This one-pot chicken parmesan pasta is the ultimate comfort food that delivers big flavor in minimal time—perfect for busy nights when you need something both satisfying and simple!
This one-pot chicken parmesan pasta is the ultimate comfort food that delivers big flavor in minimal time—perfect for busy nights when you need something both satisfying and simple!
Ingredients
4-6Steps
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1. Cook the Chicken:
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pot or skillet (such as a Dutch oven) over medium-high heat.
Add the diced chicken and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
Cook for about 5 minutes, until the chicken is mostly cooked through.
Remove the chicken and set it aside on a plate.
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pot or skillet (such as a Dutch oven) over medium-high heat.
Add the diced chicken and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
Cook for about 5 minutes, until the chicken is mostly cooked through.
Remove the chicken and set it aside on a plate.
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2. Sauté the Onion and Garlic:
In the same pot, add the minced onion and garlic.
Cook for about 2-3 minutes, until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
In the same pot, add the minced onion and garlic.
Cook for about 2-3 minutes, until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
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3. Add the Sauce and Water:
Pour in the marinara sauce.
Fill the empty marinara jar with water and pour it into the pot. Stir well and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to a strong simmer.
Pour in the marinara sauce.
Fill the empty marinara jar with water and pour it into the pot. Stir well and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to a strong simmer.
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4. Combine Chicken and Pasta:
Add the chicken back to the pot along with the dried pasta.
Stir to combine, then cover the pot and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta reaches your desired tenderness.
Add the chicken back to the pot along with the dried pasta.
Stir to combine, then cover the pot and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta reaches your desired tenderness.
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5. Add the Cheeses:
Stir in the Parmesan cheese and ¼ cup of the shredded mozzarella.
Mix until the cheese is melted and incorporated.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese and ¼ cup of the shredded mozzarella.
Mix until the cheese is melted and incorporated.
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6. Melt the Remaining Mozzarella:
Sprinkle the remaining ¾ cup of mozzarella cheese on top of the dish.
Cover and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and gooey.
Sprinkle the remaining ¾ cup of mozzarella cheese on top of the dish.
Cover and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and gooey.
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7. Garnish and Serve:
Optionally, sprinkle with additional Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
Garnish with fresh parsley or basil.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Optionally, sprinkle with additional Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
Garnish with fresh parsley or basil.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.
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Calories 687kcal 34%
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Fat 22g 33%
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Saturated Fat 9g 45%
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Carbohydrates 75g 25%
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Fiber 6g 24%
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Sugar 10g 20%
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Protein 43g 86%
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Cholesterol 118mg 39%
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Sodium 1,017mg 42%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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