Description
🍝 This one-pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta Skillet combines rich flavors and saves you time, making dinner both easy and delicious! 💕
🍴 Packed with protein and hearty pasta, it’s the ultimate comfort food that your whole family will love! 🧀
Ingredients
Uncooked pasta (rotini, cavatappi, or penne)
Chicken breast or thighs (cut into small pieces or thin cutlets)
Italian seasoning
Marinara sauce or tomato sauce (such as passata)
Mozzarella cheese
Parmesan cheese
Minced garlic
Chicken broth or stock
Olive oil
Butter
Panko breadcrumbs (optional)
Diced onion (optional)
Red chili flakes (optional)
Half and half or heavy cream (optional)
Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Gluten-free pasta (optional substitution)
Plant-based cheeses (optional substitution for vegan version)
Vegetable broth or stock (optional substitution for vegan version)
Low-fat cheese (optional substitution for lighter option)
Avocado oil (optional substitution for higher smoke point)
Instructions
1. Prepare the ingredients: Cut chicken into small, even pieces and gather pasta, sauces, cheeses, and optional add-ins for easy access during cooking.
2. Season and cook the chicken: Coat chicken pieces with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic until fragrant, then cook the chicken until it’s browned and cooked through.
3. Add marinara sauce: Pour marinara or tomato sauce into the skillet, stir to combine with the chicken, and allow flavors to meld. Add chicken broth or stock for additional savoriness as desired.
4. Cook the pasta: In a separate pot, bring water to a boil, cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside, ensuring it remains slightly firm for the perfect texture.
5. Combine pasta with sauce: Transfer the cooked pasta to the skillet, stirring gently to coat in the sauce. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, allowing them to melt and create a rich sauce.
6. Optional additions: Toast panko breadcrumbs in butter and sprinkle onto the dish for crunch. Add red chili flakes for heat or fresh parsley for garnish and a pop of color.
7. Serve and enjoy: Plate the Chicken Parmesan Pasta while warm, and enjoy the delicious blend of Italian-inspired flavors.
Notes
1. Focus on achieving crispy chicken by using panko breadcrumbs and toasting them in butter for extra flavor.
2. Customize the dish with different cheeses, pasta shapes, or dietary substitutions like gluten-free pasta or vegan cheese.
3. Prepare Chicken Parmesan Pasta efficiently by organizing ingredients beforehand and using a one-pan method for faster cooking.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italy