Chicken Parmesan Pasta Skillet

Chicken Parmesan Pasta Skillet is perfect comfort food that's ready in 30 minutes. With just a few ingredients, this dish is loaded with juicy chicken, tender pasta, tomato sauce, and lots of Parmesan cheese!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken parmesan pasta

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 525

Author Gayle

Equipment

Skillet
Saucepan

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into chunks)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons garlic powder
10 ounces dry pasta (such as cavatappi, rigatoni, etc.)
1 jar (24 ounce) marinara sauce (this is my favorite kind)
1 teaspoon garlic powder (if desired)
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
5 sices fresh mozzarella cheese (or ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese)

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Instructions

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Sprinkle both sides of chicken breast chunks with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Once the skillet is hot, add chicken and cook until browned on both sides and temperature reaches 165℉. Remove chicken to a separate plate and rest for 5-10 minutes. Wipe skillet clean, if needed.
While chicken is cooking, cook pasta until al dente. Drain and toss with some olive oil to prevent the pasta from sticking. Set aside.
Add marinara sauce to the same skillet; add garlic powder (if desired). Add cooked pasta and chicken to sauce and toss to combine. Heat over low heat for 3-4 minutes, or until warmed through.
Remove from heat and stir in shredded Parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese. Serve immediately. If using sliced mozzarella, add in an even layer to top of pasta, then cover skillet and let sit for 3-4 minutes, or until melty.

Notes

Pasta will last in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
See my tips and tricks for making this Chicken Parmesan Pasta above the recipe box.

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