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Easy One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta

Chicken Parmesan Pasta
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chicken Parmesan Pasta, a comforting one-pot dish that whips up quickly for those busy weeknights. This recipe is a family favorite, boasting tender pieces of chicken simmered in rich marinara sauce and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese. The toasted panko breadcrumbs add a satisfying crunch to each bite, making this dish both hearty and enjoyable. Plus, it’s incredibly versatile—feel free to customize it with your favorite vegetables or spices. Perfect as leftovers for lunch or dinner, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1” chunks)
  • 1 cup minced yellow onion
  • 1 lb dried medium pasta (such as farfalle or rigatoni)
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce (low or no salt added)
  • 2.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic (minced)
  • ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 4 cups water

Instructions

  1. In a large Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add garlic and panko breadcrumbs; toast until golden brown. Set aside.
  2. Raise heat to medium-high and add olive oil. Pat chicken dry and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add minced onion and seasonings; sauté for an additional 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in pasta, marinara sauce, and water; bring to a boil.
  5. Cover and reduce heat to medium, cooking pasta for about half the time indicated on the package.
  6. Remove from heat; let sit covered for about 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in cheeses before serving, topping with toasted panko.

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