One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta
Get ready for One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta, a simple twist on a classic Italian dish. With juicy chicken, rich cheeses, and a mix of seasonings cooked all in one pot, it's an easy, flavorful meal for any night of the week!
Servings: 6
Calories: 634kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 3 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 4 cups water
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup parmesan cheese shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 3 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Add butter and panko bread crumbs in a large pot or Dutch oven. Cook over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Season the chicken with black pepper, salt, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Add oil to the pot and add seasoned chicken. Cook for 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add garlic and onions to the pot and cook until transparent and soft—about 4-5 minutes. Pour in marinara sauce and water into the pot and bring to a boil.
- Add pasta and chicken to the pot. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes until the pasta is aldente.
- Add cream cheese, parmesan cheese, and ½ cup of mozzarella cheese. Stir until well combined. Sprinkle panko topping and remaining mozzarella cheese over the top. Cover and cook until cheese is completely melted.
- Sprinkle parsley over the top and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 634kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 1210mg | Potassium: 895mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1330IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 275mg | Iron: 3mg