One-Pot Chicken Parmesan Mac & Cheese
This One-Pot Chicken Parmesan Mac & Cheese is a creamy, cheesy, and comforting meal that combines the best of chicken parmesan and mac & cheese. Ready in one pot and packed with flavor, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add marinara sauce, chicken broth, and heavy cream to the pot, stirring to combine.
- Stir in macaroni and bring to a simmer. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the liquid has thickened.
- Add mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, let it simmer for a few extra minutes.
- Feel free to use your favorite marinara sauce or homemade sauce for a more personalized touch.
- For extra flavor, top with fresh basil or extra Parmesan before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg