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Chicken Parmesan Pasta

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Chicken Parmesan Pasta is a hearty, flavorful one-pot dish featuring tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich tomato sauce with rigatoni pasta, topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. This easy and comforting recipe delivers all the classic flavors of Chicken Parmesan in a simple, convenient pasta form—perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 chicken breasts, diced into bite-sized pieces

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic salt

1 medium yellow onion, finely minced

1 tablespoon garlic paste

24 ounces pasta sauce

24 ounces chicken stock

16 ounces dried rigatoni pasta

1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add diced chicken, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and garlic salt. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.

  • In the same pot, sauté minced onion and garlic paste until fragrant and translucent, about 3 minutes.

  • Pour in pasta sauce and chicken stock; stir to combine.

  • Add dried rigatoni pasta. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 12-15 minutes until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.

  • Return cooked chicken to the pot; stir gently to combine.

  • Reduce heat to low, sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the top, cover, and cook 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.

  • Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Substitute rigatoni with penne, ziti, or favorite pasta shapes.

Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra veggies.

Mix marinara and Alfredo sauce for a creamy variation.

Add crushed red pepper flakes for heat.

Garnish with fresh basil or extra Parmesan.

Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 3 days; reheat with splash of chicken stock or water.

Not recommended for freezing due to pasta texture changes.

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