One Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Pasta

Take the stress out of dinner and make this One Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Pasta in no time flat. Add a salad and garlic bread for Italian night at home.

Easy One Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Pasta Recipe

You’ve gotta love any recipe that allows you to cook everything in one pot. There’s nothing like easy clean-up after a delicious meal. After all, we have other things to take care of, right? I also make one pot spaghetti with meat sauce and one pot chicken fettuccine alfredo embellished with bacon are two other family faves. How to make One Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Pasta on the stovetop: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

• Cook Chicken – In a large heavy bottomed pot or dutch oven, heat a couple of drizzles of olive oil over medium high heat. Add chicken pieces. Cook just until lightly browned, the chicken doesn’t have to be cooked through. Season with garlic salt. Remove to a platter using a slotted spoon.
• Onion – Cook onion over medium-high heat just until beginning to brown. Add garlic, cook for one minute longer.
• Assemble – To the pot add chicken, pasta, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, stock, garlic salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
• Cover and Simmer – Bring to a boil then lower to medium-low (strong simmer) and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes or just until pasta is al dente.
• Cheese – Uncover pot add shredded mozzarella plus chive and onion cream cheese. Stir until cream cheese is completely melted and mozzarella is fully combined.
• Allow Cheese to Melt – Sprinkle top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan, turn off the heat. Let stand uncovered until melted.
• Serve immediately garnished with fresh parsley.

How to Make the BEST One Pot Creamy Chicken Parmesan Pasta Recipe

• Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Creamy Chicken Parmesan Pasta: Boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic salt, black pepper or red pepper flakes, onion, garlic, one pound shortcut pasta with ridges i.e. rigatoni or ziti, Italian seasoned crushed tomatoes or jar of marinara sauce, Italian seasoned tomato paste, chicken stock, dry Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, chive and onion cream cheese and chopped fresh Italian parsley.
• Kitchen tools you’ll need: Large pot or Dutch oven, sharp knife and cutting board, measuring cups and spoons and cheese grater.
• You can use any larger tube shaped pasta that you prefer for this recipe. I recommend using a pasta with ridges to soak in the yummy sauce.
• Chicken thighs will work beautifully in this recipe, too.
• At the end of cooking, you can thin further using additional chicken stock. Likewise, you can thicken using additional tomato paste. This may be necessary depending on how vigorous the dish cooks.
• You can add 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes to the pot for additional spice.
• Store One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat in single servings in the microwave.

Side Dishes to Serve with Chicken Parmesan Pasta

This one pot chicken pasta could make a meal all on its own. If you’d like side dish inspiration checkout these delicious options:

• Gooey and delicious Mozzarella Cheese Garlic Bread.
• Classic Wedge Salad topped with bacon and homemade bleu cheese dressing.
• Roasted Panko Parmesan Broccoli is packed with flavor.
• Arugula Salad with Granny Smith apples and cranberries.
• Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Glaze is an elegant option that’s so simple to make.
• Crispy Fried Green Beans.
• Caesar Salad from Natasha’s Kitchen.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Dutch Oven
• Measuring Set
• Kitchen Utensils
• Knives and Chopping Board