Easy Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Pasta
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken, hearty rigatoni, and a rich tomato sauce, all topped with gooey melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Chicken Breasts (cubed)
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 tbsp Butter
- 1/2 lb. Rigatoni (uncooked)
- 1 (15 oz.) can Tomato Sauce
- 1 (15 oz.) can Diced Tomatoes
- 4 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 1 cup Onion (chopped)
- 1 tbsp Fresh Chopped Basil (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tsp Fresh Chopped Oregano (or 1/2 tsp dried)
- 1 tbsp Fresh Chopped Parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese (grated)
- 2 cups Water
Instructions
- Season the chicken by combining it with salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Sear the chicken in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Sauté the onions in the same skillet with butter for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Combine the cooked chicken, rigatoni, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, basil, oregano, parsley, brown sugar, and water in the skillet.
- Simmer the mixture for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Melt the cheeses into the pasta before serving.
- Serve the dish garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley.
Notes
Grate your cheese fresh for the best melt and flavor. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.