One-Pot Chicken Parmesan Penne
- Serves
- 6 servings
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Cost
- $24.00
- Nutrition
- 600 cal · 40g protein
- kid-favorite
- comfort-food
- one-pot
🍳 1 pan · Picky-eater safe bet: plain noodles · kept by 1 family
One-Pot Chicken Parmesan Penne is a Italian weeknight dinner that serves 6 and is on the table in about 40 minutes, for around $24 in groceries. You'll need 1 pan, and the 12 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain noodles works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Garlic bread (10 min)
Contains: Dairy · Gluten— based on the ingredients; brands vary, so check labels.
Cookware you'll need
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- 5–6 quart Dutch ovenDon't have one? Amazon →
- 3-quart saucepan with lidDon't have one? Amazon →
- Instant-read meat thermometerDon't have one? Amazon →
- Salad spinnerDon't have one? Amazon →
- 8-inch chef's knifeDon't have one? Amazon →
- Large cutting boards (set of 2)Don't have one? Amazon →
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breast
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 16 oz penne
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 count bagged garden salad
Steps
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes. Season with salt, pepper and half the Italian seasoning and brown in the oil in a large pot, 5 minutes. Add the garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add the broth, marinara, the rest of the seasoning and the penne. Bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer on low 14 to 16 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until the penne is tender and the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan, cover until melted, and serve with salad.
- Picky eaters can have just the plain chicken and penne with a little cheese on top.
- Make ahead: cube the chicken and mince the garlic up to a day ahead and keep them in the fridge. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days.
On the side: Garlic bread (10 min)
2 packages frozen garlic bread
- Bake the garlic bread as the package directs, about 10 minutes, until golden.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein
- 40 g
Estimated from the ingredients and amounts in this recipe; brands and portions vary. Not medical or dietary advice.
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