All the great chicken parmesan flavors, combined in one easy one pot pasta dish that’s ready in 30 minutes! Less dishes, but a meal with maximum flavor!
Do you love chicken parmesan, but don’t love all the dishes that come with it? Then this is the dish for you! One pot, 30 minutes! The pasta cooks in the pot with all the sauce and chicken, making it super flavorful!
I’m obsessed with one pot pasta dinners. They. Are. AMAZING!! No waiting for a big pot of water to boil, no draining, no extra pot to wash… just one pot of pure comfort food.
I also love chicken parmesan… SO much. But I definitely don’t love the tedious breading process, so many dishes to wash, and how long it can take to make it!
BUT, WHERE’S THE BREADING??
I opted to omit the breading here… to save calories, recipe steps, and to keep the ultra creamy consistency. If you really want that breading crunch, you could add some toasted Italian panko breadcrumbs to the top of the dish.
Of course, you could always bread some chicken tenders and cook them before laying them on top of the pasta, but that kinda defeats the whole “one pot” idea.
You can make this one pot chicken parmesan pasta in any large skillet or pot, but I always make it in my enameled dutch oven.
When I’m stirring the pasta as it cooks, I don’t want to be worried about the liquid slopping up and over the sides. I’m a messy cook, but no one likes to clean up burn on sauces from their stovetop!
If you don’t have a dutch oven, you can use a deep sided skillet, or a stock pot… but I highly recommend picking up a dutch oven, they have so many uses!!
To go alongside this pasta, I like to serve either my homemade cheesy garlic bread, cheesy garlic crescent rolls, or no knead artisan bread. Add a nice green salad and it makes the perfect trio!
In case your family isn’t licking the pot clean by the time dinner is over, this pasta reheats well for lunch the next day!
As the weeknights get busier and busier, do yourself a favor and whip up this 30 minute one pot chicken parmesan pasta!
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- Dutch oven – I own several Le Creuset’s that I love too, but this is a much more affordable option, and it’s been a workhorse in my kitchen!
- Box grater – I like to grate my own cheeses… they get extra gooey and melty this way
- Marinara – This is the brand of marinara sauce that I like to use
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Ingredients
- 2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite sized pieces
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 medium yellow onion, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 16 oz dried short-cut pasta (I used rigatoni)
- 24 oz jar of your favorite marinara sauce (I used Newman's Own)
- water to fill empty marinara sauce jar
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper, to taste
- additional dried Italian seasoning, optional
- fresh parsley and/or basil, minced for garnish
Instructions
- To a large pot or skillet (I used my dutch oven), add a drizzle of olive oil and heat over MED-HIGH heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Cook about 5 minutes, until chicken is most of the way cooked through. Remove to a plate.
- Add onion and garlic to the pot and cook about 2-3 minutes, until soft. Pour in marinara sauce, fill up empty sauce jar with water and add to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a strong simmer.
- Add chicken and pasta, stir, then cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, until pasta is cooked to your liking. Stir in parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese on top of the dish and cook another 2-3 minutes, until cheese is melted and gooey.
- Sprinkle with additional Italian seasoning if desired, and garnish with parsley or basil.
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Chef Ateeq says
Good
Ilene wilson says
Just made this for my husband and daughter for the first time and they absolutely loved it.. Thank you!!
Christina G says
This is phenomenal! We all loved it. I didnt even alter anything, which is rare. Lol This is a keeper and will be made often.
Jerry L says
Considering making this for a group outing…how many people would you say this recipe serves? and would it be possible to multiply for about 20 people? it just looks go good!
The Chunky Chef says
I would say this recipe serves 6-8 people as is, so you’d need to triple the recipe for 20 people. I have no idea how to accomplish that, other than having 3 pots going at once 🙂
Heather Engelmann says
My family loves this recipe! So fresh and great! If you haven’t tried this you should! We love to cook as a famous family, delicious!
Heather Engelmann says
This meal was great!! We have an instant pot, this is so much better!! So hearty and fresh! Which we love to cook as a family. I loved the Newman’s sauce… if you haven’t tried this recipe, you should!
Jennifer says
Can you substitute the chicken for like pork or beef ?
The Chunky Chef says
I think that would be fine.
Sarah says
Loved how quick I was able to put this recipe together. My husband said this was probably the most delicious pasta I’ve made, and I enjoyed it as well. 😀 Leaving some for my parents to try out… (had to persuade hubby not to worry and that he’ll have enough for seconds lool)
Printed and posted on my fridge. THANKS!!
Larissa says
I made this last night it was great I think for boiling I would put maybe more marinara in with the water cuz I like it super juicy but other than that it was great
Carolyn says
I made this recipe as stated. Used Cabernet Marinara sauce which was pretty good and use deodorant shredded cheeses. I think the only thing I would do differently next time is to cook the onion and garlic some before the chicken not after. My husband and I enjoyed this meal and would definitely make it again! Awesome and easy recipe! Thank you!
Kailyn says
Looks tasty. I don’t have mozzarella on hand but I do have marble cheese… think that would be okay shredded and subbed for the mozza?
The Chunky Chef says
I haven’t tested it, so I can’t say for certain, but I think it should work well.
Anthony says
So random, I’ve been using alot of recipes lately that use marinara, or canned tomatoes and chicken broth instead of water to boil everything together in, would you recommend giving that a shot with this recipe?
The Chunky Chef says
Sure, that would add additional flavor.
MommaofTwoNYC says
Made this for after we got back from trick or treating tonite.
This is damn good!!!! My husband, three year old, and two year old enjoyed it.
I usually use Genius Kitchens, Jo Mamas Spaghetti recipe for homemade sauce but tonite we used Raos store bought sauce and it was just as good.
Thank you and keep these one pot recipes coming!!!
Quick clean up? I dont believe it!!!! I actually had time for myself tonite lol thanks again!
Stefanie Chaplauske says
Absolutley DELICIOUS! Thank you!
Mary says
This is a terrific reimagining of the classic dish. I struggled with the pasta cooking and may cook the pasta at least 3/4 of the way through separately, but otherwise it’s a winner. I used two chicken breast halves which I flattened a bit, cooked flat, then cut up and cooked the rest of the way. I love breading on the chicken, but it’s very nice like this without – what a time saver and calorie saver.
Joan says
This was really tasty – like made in a restaurant tasty. My husband who is super picky really liked it and that is HUGE. My 10
Year old daughter told me she wasn’t a sauce person – and a few minutes later her plate was cleaned.
Carmen M says
Delicious! I had to tweak the recipe out of necessity. I had chicken thighs instead of cutlets, and after cooking them up i cut them into smaller pieces. I put it all back into the pot and even my toddler with a cold (therefor not eating well and was picky) ate up a plateful. Full of flavor, easy, fast. Will make this again!
Elliot says
Very very good! Super simple and makes everyone happy! Will make again!
Katie says
I love cooking, but just not a pasta person. The husband, however, is so this is easy enough to make and flavorful enough that I don’t mind making a pasta dish! Very easy after late work nights!! Have made it twice now in the past 6 months and will continue to do so.
Meagan says
I made this recipe for the first time ! It came out amazing ! I used Newman’s Fore roasted tomato and garlic sauce and I used shells. I was impressed with all of the flavor and didn’t need to add more then the recipe called for !