One Pot Chicken Parmesan (Printable Version)
A one-pot dinner combining tender chicken, rigatoni, tangy tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella for easy weeknight flavor.
# Ingredients:
→ Poultry
01 -
450 grams boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Additional Italian seasoning for garnish, optional
→ Produce
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1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
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3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
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Fresh parsley or basil leaves, for garnish
→ Pasta and Sauce
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300 grams dried rigatoni pasta
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500 milliliters marinara sauce
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500 milliliters water
→ Cheeses
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60 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
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60 grams freshly grated Parmesan cheese
→ Oils
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15 milliliters olive oil
# Steps:
01 -
Pat the diced chicken breasts dry and season evenly with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
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Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for approximately five minutes, stirring frequently, until nearly cooked through but not browned. Remove chicken to a plate to keep warm.
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In the same pot, reduce heat to medium. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant, stirring to prevent burning.
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Pour in the marinara sauce followed by 500 milliliters of water (using the empty marinara jar to measure). Stir to combine and raise the heat to bring to a gentle boil.
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Return the chicken to the pot along with the rigatoni pasta. Stir well to coat the pasta and chicken in the sauce. Reduce heat to maintain a strong simmer. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the pasta is tender.
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Stir in the Parmesan cheese and one quarter of the mozzarella cheese until well blended into the hot pasta mixture.
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Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese evenly over the top, cover the pot, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and gooey. Finish by garnishing with fresh parsley or basil and, optionally, a sprinkle of additional Italian seasoning before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
Brown chicken just until cooked to avoid rubbery texture; stirring pasta occasionally prevents clumping.