Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Easy One-Pot Chicken Parmesan Mac & Cheese recipe. A delicious combination of tender chicken, cheesy pasta, and savory marinara sauce, all cooked in one pot for a simple and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken Parmesan Mac & Cheese:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a pot, add chicken, season, and cook until browned.
- Add Ingredients: Sauté garlic, then mix in pasta, broth, marinara, and milk. Simmer until pasta is tender.
- Melt Cheese: Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until creamy.
- Finish: Optionally, top with breadcrumbs and broil. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
- Add spinach or chopped tomatoes for extra nutrition.
- Adjust cheese and sauce amounts to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
