Name: Chicken Parmesan Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 persons
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 4 Boneless Chicken Breasts or Thighs - cut into bite-size chunks; 1 tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 medium Onion - diced; 3 cloves Garlic - minced; 1 tablespoon fresh Basil - chopped; 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning; 16 ounces Rotini Pasta; 24 ounces Jar of Marinara Sauce; 1 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; Salt & Black Pepper to taste; Water for cooking

Front shot of Fusilli Pasta with Chicken in a plate with garnish

The traditional Chicken Parmesan is actual labor of love. However, try our Chicken Parmesan Pasta when you crave Chicken Parmesan but don’t have the time or patience for the conventional version. This recipe is a great one-pot idea for a family meal and is ready in no time. We packed this recipe with classic Italian flavors you love in one easy-to-prepare meal.

Equipment Needed

Chef's Knife

Colander

Cutting Board

Grater

Large Heavy Bottom Pot

Large Pot

Serving Dish

Wooden Spoon

Author: Rachael Ottier Hart

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

45 mins

Serves

4 persons

Ingredients

4 Boneless Chicken Breasts or Thighs - cut into bite-size chunks
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 medium Onion - diced
3 cloves Garlic - minced
1 tablespoon fresh Basil - chopped
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
16 ounces Rotini Pasta
24 ounces Jar of Marinara Sauce
1 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Salt & Black Pepper to taste
Water for cooking

Instructions

Place heavy bottom pot in medium-high heat and add the oil when the oil is hot add the onion, garlic, basil and sauté for 3 minutes.

Add the chicken and sauté for 5 minutes.

Stir in the Marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, fill the empty jar with water, add it to the pot, and then bring to a boil.

Fill a heavy bottom pot with water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook the pasta to al dente & strain in a colander.

Once the pot is boiling, reduce to medium, cover and let simmer for 8-10 minutes, check the pot periodically, stirring with a wooden spoon.

When the sauce is cooked, add in the pasta along with two-thirds of the mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese, mix until thoroughly combined.

Remove from the heat, serve warm with in a serving plate and sprinkle of the last of the mozzarella cheese on top, and the freshly baked Vegan Garlic Bread, and enjoy!