Description
One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta is a delightful, hassle-free dish that combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and rich Parmesan cheese, all cooked together in one pot. Perfect for busy weeknights or intimate gatherings, this recipe brings authentic Italian flavors to your table without the fuss of multiple pots and pans. With its creamy texture and irresistible aroma, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes), then remove from pot.
- In the same pot, sauté garlic and onion until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Add pasta, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer.
- Return the chicken to the pot and cook until pasta is al dente (approximately 10 minutes).
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot with extra cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg