One-Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta for Busy Weeknights Made Easy!
A quick and easy one-pan recipe for Chicken Parmesan Pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add penne pasta and marinara sauce to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Place the chicken back in the skillet, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until pasta is cooked.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top, cover, and let it melt for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for leftovers.
- Adjust the amount of cheese according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg