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By Bianca Philp
One-Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta
10 steps
Prep:15minCook:30min
Here’s a simple and delicious One-Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta recipe for a quick and easy meal.
Tips:
Swap out penne for rotini or rigatoni for a fun twist.
Add red pepper flakes for a little heat.
Use rotisserie chicken for an even faster version.
Enjoy your one-pan meal—less mess, full flavor!
Updated at: Sat, 11 Jan 2025 20:53:24 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
48
Low
Glycemic Load
40
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories779.1 kcal (39%)
Total Fat28.6 g (41%)
Carbs83.8 g (32%)
Sugars11.7 g (13%)
Protein43.5 g (87%)
Sodium1959.7 mg (98%)
Fiber6.1 g (22%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
1 lbchicken breast
diced into small bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoonsolive oil
2cloves garlic
minced
1 teaspoonitalian seasoning
salt
to taste
pepper
to taste
1 x 24 ozmarinara sauce
jar
3 cupschicken broth
12 ozpenne pasta
uncooked, or other short pasta
1 cupshredded mozzarella cheese
½ cupgrated parmesan cheese
¼ cupfresh basil
chopped, optional, for garnish
½ cuppanko breadcrumbs
optional for extra crunch
Instructions
Cook the Chicken
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or deep pan over medium heat.
Step 2
Season the diced chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Step 3
Add the chicken to the pan and cook for about 5-6 minutes until browned and fully cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
Cook Pasta and Sauce
Step 4
In the same pan, add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 5
Add the marinara sauce, chicken broth, and uncooked pasta. Stir to combine.
Step 6
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
Combine and Add Cheese
Step 7
Return the cooked chicken to the pan and stir to combine everything.
Step 8
Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the top. Cover the pan for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Optional Crunchy Topping
Step 9
If desired, sprinkle panko breadcrumbs over the melted cheese. Broil in the oven for 2-3 minutes until the breadcrumbs are golden and crispy.
Serve
Step 10
Garnish with fresh basil, if using, and serve immediately.
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