Description
Creamy one pot chicken parmesan pasta brings Italian comfort straight to your kitchen with minimal cleanup. Melted cheese, tender chicken, and perfectly al dente pasta create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
Cheese:
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) diced tomatoes, with juices
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 12 ounces (340 grams) pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sear chicken pieces in a large pot with olive oil over medium heat, seasoning with salt and pepper until golden brown and fully cooked, approximately 5-7 minutes. Transfer chicken to a separate plate.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onions and minced garlic until onions become translucent and fragrant, releasing their aromatic flavors.
- Pour diced tomatoes and chicken broth into the pot, incorporating Italian seasoning to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Increase heat to high, bringing the liquid mixture to a rolling boil. Submerge pasta completely, ensuring even cooking. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring intermittently to prevent sticking.
- Reintroduce seared chicken into the pasta mixture. Fold in Parmesan cheese and half of the mozzarella, creating a creamy and cohesive texture. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top, covering the pot to allow cheese to melt smoothly for 3-5 minutes until a luxurious, bubbling surface forms.
Notes
- Use high-quality chicken breasts for tender, juicy meat that absorbs flavors perfectly.
- Select a wide pot to ensure even cooking and prevent pasta from sticking together.
- Control salt levels by using low-sodium chicken broth and tasting before adding extra seasoning.
- Customize protein options by substituting chicken with shrimp, tofu, or plant-based alternatives for dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg