Chicken Parmesan Pasta
This creamy and cheesy chicken parmesan pasta is ideal for busy families.
Servings: 6
Calories: 563kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 chicken breasts, diced into bite-sized pieces
- 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 24 ounces pasta sauce
- 24 ounces chicken stock
- 16 ounces dried rigatoni pasta
- 1½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, add olive oil, bite-sized chicken pieces, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and garlic salt. Stir to combine. Cook until chicken is most of the way cooked through.
- Add onion and garlic paste. Stir to combine. Let cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until onions are soft and translucent.
- Pour in pasta sauce and chicken broth. Add rigatoni pasta. Stir to combine. Cover and let cook on a low simmer for 12 to 14 minutes, or until pasta is done.
- Add mozzarella cheese and stir. Top the pasta with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese then cover and let melt. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve!
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Notes
- Al dente is the ideal consistency for pasta. The pasta will be tender and will still have a slightly firm texture when you bite into it.
- If you like golden brown crispy cheese, finish this dish under the broiler for a few minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 563kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 1089mg | Potassium: 780mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 346IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 341mg | Iron: 2mg