One Pot Healthy Chicken Parm Pasta

One Pot Healthy Chicken Parm Pasta

from sweetsavoryandsteph.com
40 min

This one pot pasta dish has it all: pasta, cheese, and even delicious, tender cooked chicken breast.  This is truly an all-in-one meal, and everything is made in one pot, which makes for easy clean up.  For busy weeknights when you are looking for a meal that is healthy but also appeals to the entire family, this one pot healthy chicken parm pasta is a no-brainer!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast (raw, cubed)
  • 2 tsp kosher salt (divided)
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1.5 tsp garlic powder (divided)
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • olive oil spray
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 16 oz pasta (dry, 1 box; used: Barilla Penne)
  • 4 oz light mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup parsley (fresh)

Directions

  1. 1

    Cube the chicken.

  2. 2

    Combine 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, and 1 tsp oregano. Sprinkle it on the cubed chicken and toss to coat.

  3. 3

    Preheat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium high heat.

  4. 4

    Add olive oil spray to the pot.

  5. 5

    Sear the chicken in two batches to not overcrowd (this prevents the chicken from steaming). Cook each batch of chicken for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden (it will not be cooked through yet).

  6. 6

    Remove the first batch of chicken from the pot and set aside in a bowl. Add more olive oil spray to the pot, and cook the second batch of chicken.

  7. 7

    Remove the second batch of chicken and set aside.

  8. 8

    In the same pot, add more olive oil spray and add the chopped onion.

  9. 9

    Cook the onion for 5 minutes or until tender.

  10. 10

    Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.

  11. 11

    Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes with their juices, chicken stock, white wine, and tomato paste.

  12. 12

    Bring the liquid to a boil, and then add the dry pasta and the pre-cooked chicken. Stir to submerge the ingredients in the liquid.

  13. 13

    Cover the pot with a lid and reduce to a simmer.

  14. 14

    Cook for 15 minutes or until the pasta is tender.

  15. 15

    Stir in the additional 1 tsp of salt and the additional 1/2 tsp of garlic.

  16. 16

    Stir in the cheese and fresh parsley.