Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Chicken Parmesan Pasta, a comforting dish that combines tender chicken with a rich tomato sauce and creamy cheese—all cooked in one pan! This quick recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, ready in just 30 minutes, making dinner stress-free and enjoyable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10.5 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ½ cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup half and half
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a deep pan, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add cubed chicken and cook until golden brown.
- Stir in onions, garlic, and optional chili flakes; cook until soft.
- Add Italian seasoning and tomato sauce; simmer for a few minutes.
- Reduce heat and mix in half and half until thickened.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and stir with grated Parmesan until melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, season with salt and pepper, then serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg