Chicken Parmesan Pasta is our favorite one-pan pasta recipe. An easy and delicious dinner with just a few ingredients? What could be better? This Chicken Pasta Skillet is our go-to easy dinner recipe anytime we are craving comfort food.
Why We Love This Chicken Parmesan Pasta Recipe
- Easy. Count ’em– you’re just 6 ingredients away from a delicious dinner! Plus a bit of salt and pepper for seasoning, and some (optional) basil for garnish.
- Cheesy. Parmesan and mozzarella cheese make this dish gooey, creamy, and cheesy.
- Delicious. If you love classic chicken parmesan, this easy weeknight meal is sure to be a hit!
Variations on Chicken Parmesan with Pasta
This recipe is so easily adaptable. No Italian dressing? Mix some Italian seasoning into a tablespoon each of oil and vinegar. For a vegetarian version, swap out the chicken for some diced eggplant!
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How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover chicken parmesan pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 20-30 minutes or in the microwave in 30-second increments until warmed through.
How to Freeze
Freeze chicken parmesan pasta in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
I love that you don’t even need a side dish with this delicious one-pan chicken parm recipe. I usually just serve it with some crusty garlic bread and call it a day. Oh and some wine— can’t forget the wine! Wine and pasta is a great combo for making dinner at home feel like a special occasion.
More Chicken Parmesan Recipes To Try
- Classic Chicken Parmesan
- Baked Chicken Parmesan
- Chicken Parmesan Casserole
- Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
- Crispy Chicken Parmesan
- Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
- Chicken Parmesan Soup
- Chicken Parmesan Sliders
5-Star Review
This is one of my family’s favorite go to meals. Which is a win for me because of how simple & fast it is! – Abby
How to Make Chicken Parmesan Pasta Step by Step
Season the Chicken: Heat 3 cubed boneless, skinless chicken breasts and 2 tablespoons of Italian dressing in a 12-inch cast iron skillet set over medium-high heat. Season chicken with kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Cook the Chicken: Cook the chicken until browned and just cooked through, about 5 minutes depending on the thickness of the chicken.
Add the Pasta: Add 16 ounces (1 box) of rigatoni and a 24-ounce jar of marinara sauce to the pan. Fill the empty marinara jar with water and add to the skillet. If using a stockpot, use 2 cups water. Lightly stir the mixture to combine.
Cook the Pasta: Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until pasta is tender to your liking.
Add the Cheese: Cover with ½ cup of freshly grated Parmesan and then ½ cup of freshly shredded mozzarella cheese. No need to stir. Continue to cook for 2-3 more minutes or until cheese is fully melted. You can also broil the entire skillet for about 4 minutes to make the cheese extra melty! Top with chopped basil (optional) and serve!
There is no difference– they’re different names for the exact same thing!
The dish was named after the city of Parma in Italy, not the cheese!
Not really! It actually originated from Italian immigrants in the northeast U.S.
Sure! Follow the recipe through step 4, placing the covered skillet in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes instead of letting it simmer on the stovetop. Add the cheese and return to the oven or place under the broiler to get it bubbly!
Made The chicken w/ pasta tonight! It was so easy and delicious, my husband had seconds. The chicken pieces were so tender. I would highly recommend it to everyone.
Can u cook this in a crock pot
I am wondering the same.
this simple yet perfect for those are not expert or no experience in cooking to impress. i love it.
Best to match it with garlic bread…hot chocolate. oh god so irristitble
As italian I am quiet disgusted:
1) An italian dressing does not exist (as many popular “italian” things: Alfredo Sauce for instance). Why you want to call it italian? Call it American or Scandinavian (recalling countries which have no clue about cooking)
2) Pasta shall never be cooked in a pan like this but thrown in boiling salty water (…this is basic) otherwise you will have a steamed pasta, while you probably prefer a crunchy one.
3) you shall never mix more than a cheese in the same dish (unless your mouth does not feel tastes anymore so you can mix whatever you want)
4) never put mozzarella on pasta: MOZZARELLA GOES ONLY ON PIZZA!! MOZZARELLA GOES ONLY ON PIZZA!! MOZZARELLA GOES ONLY ON PIZZA!! (maybe repeating it 3 times somebody will finally get it)
5) if you are putting marinara sauce (what the heck is that?) and water and italian dressing, why don’t you work on your own sauce in another pan using ingredients that you know? it will be more satisfying and you will feel like you are really cooking instead of assembling.
By the way, popularity of this type of dish is really scary and reflect the obesity of our modern society. Remember, you do not need more than 5 ingredients for making a masterpiece, but you need more than 5 for spoiling your dish. Eat good, be good!
A polite person would look at the recipe and say to oneself, “this is not a recipe I would make” instead of criticize the recipe and the person who posted it. Many of us were looking for a tasty recipe that our family would enjoy and this fits what we were looking for.
Wow… rude much?! Pretty sure she never claimed this was an “authentic” Italian recipe. Don’t like, don’t make it. I’m sure in the 10 mins it took you to type your rude post you could have made your own extremely healthy, 5 ingredient, Italian masterpiece. Soooo not sure why you wasted your time trying to belittle someone for no reason.
Sounds like a player hater! So what? I loved it!!!
Instead of being “quiet” disgusted why don’t you just be quiet. And instead of giving cooking tips brush up on your manners. I can’t wait to try this recipe!!
My husband and I made this together tonight for our Valentine’s Day dinner. We cooked together. It was super easy and delicious! Definitely going on our dinner rotation.
Just a quick question. Our store sells the whole boneless chicken breast so when you say 3 do you mean just 3 half breasts or 3 whole. I am using this recipe for my students cooking class.
This look so cheesy and delicious!!
I am a high school teacher looking for easy, delicious recipes to teach to my after-school Culinary Club students. This has winner written all over it!
Can I use a wok?
When it’s all mixed together and simmering, do yo under stir it?