How to Prepare Tasty Chicken Parm Pasta

Chicken Parm Pasta. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions for al dente. Add the chicken and basil to the tomato sauce and return to a simmer. Pour in marinara sauce, fill up empty sauce jar with water and add to the pot.

Stir in tomatoes, basil, oregano, sugar, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. This chicken Parmesan pasta uses the one-pot pasta method to cook your noodles, chicken and sauce all in one skillet for a fast and easy dinner with minimal cleanup. Finish the dish under the broiler to achieve a delicious melted cheese crust. You can have Chicken Parm Pasta using 11 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Chicken Parm Pasta

1. It's of Olive oil.
2. You need 3 of boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
3. Prepare 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
4. Prepare 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder.
5. You need 1 of medium yellow onion, minced (used 1 tablespoon of dried minced onions).
6. Prepare 3 teaspoons of minced garlic (3 cloves).
7. You need 16 oz of rigatoni.
8. You need 24 oz of jar marinara.
9. You need 1 cup of shredded mozzarella.
10. Prepare 1/2 cup of shredded Parmesan.
11. Prepare of Fresh parsley, minced.

Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute the ham and garlic in oil until garlic is tender. Add the chicken, spinach, artichokes and tomato; cook and stir until heated through. Stir in the sauce and milk; bring to boil.

Chicken Parm Pasta step by step

1. In a large skillet, drizzle olive oil and heat at med-high heat. Add chicken, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Cook about 5 minutes, until chicken is mostly cooked through (it will fully cook later). Move to a plate..
2. Add onion and garlic to the pot and cook 2-3 minutes, until soft. Pour in marinara. Fill up empty sauce jar with water and add it to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat..
3. Add chicken and pasta, stir, and cover. Cook for 12-15 minutes, until pasta is soft. Stir in Parmesan and 1/4 cup of mozzarella..
4. Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup mozzarella on top and cook another 2-3 minutes, until cheese is melted..
5. Sprinkle with additional Italian seasoning and parsley..

Combine the cooked chicken, cooked pasta and sauce in a large bowl and mix well. Layer the pasta with the grated cheese and fresh basil in an oven-proof dish. Top with extra grated mozzarella cheese then place in the oven. Transfer to a baking sheet and top each breast with some Tomato Sauce, a few slices of the mozzarella, salt and pepper, and a tablespoon of Parmesan. Bake in the oven until the chicken is cooked.