Description
This One-Pot Chicken Parmesan Mac & Cheese is a creamy, cheesy fusion of two comfort food favorites: chicken Parmesan and mac and cheese. Made in a single pot, it delivers bold, savory flavor with minimal cleanup. Juicy chicken pieces are simmered with pasta, marinara, and a blend of melty cheeses, making it a cozy, satisfying dish that’s perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-size pieces)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups dry pasta (elbow, penne, or cavatappi)
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for topping)
Freshly ground black pepper for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Stir in dry pasta, chicken broth, milk, and marinara sauce. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once pasta is tender, turn off heat. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Return cooked chicken to the pot and fold into the cheesy pasta.
- Serve hot, topped with extra Parmesan and black pepper.