Easy Chicken Parmesan Pasta
This delicious Easy Chicken Parmesan Pasta combines tender chicken, rich marinara sauce, and hearty pasta, topped off with gooey parmesan cheese, making it a perfect dish for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 8 oz pasta (such as penne or rigatoni)
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt and pepper
- to taste Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Cooking
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken pieces, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and bring to a simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- While the sauce simmers, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta, saving a bit of pasta water.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the chicken and sauce. Toss until well-coated, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese on top and cover the skillet for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts.
Serving
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
You can customize this dish with extra veggies, switch pasta types, or use different cheeses. For dietary restrictions, opt for turkey, plant-based protein, or gluten-free pasta.