Can I cook chicken and pasta in the same pot?

Yes, absolutely. That’s the whole idea behind one pot chicken parmesan pasta. As long as the chicken is diced small and the pasta has enough liquid to cook, they both finish at the same time—without overcooking either.

What is the difference between chicken parmesan and chicken parmigiana?

There’s no real difference—“chicken parmigiana” is the original Italian name, while “chicken parmesan” is the Americanized version. Both involve breaded chicken, tomato sauce, and melted cheese. One pot chicken parmesan pasta just turns that classic into a one-pan, no-fry dinner.

What kind of sauce goes on chicken parm?

Classic chicken parm uses marinara or crushed tomato sauce. That’s what one pot chicken parmesan pasta uses too. The sauce doubles as cooking liquid for the pasta and base for all that cheesy flavor.

Why is it called "marry me pasta"?

“Marry me pasta” is a viral recipe made with chicken, cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan—meant to be so good it inspires marriage proposals. While it’s delicious, it’s not the same as one pot chicken parmesan pasta, which skips the cream and keeps things simple with red sauce and mozzarella.

One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta – Easy, Cheesy Solo Meal (25 Min)

Name: One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian-American

Description

One pot chicken parmesan pasta made for solo dinners. Cheesy, comforting, and cooked in just one pan with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

1 small boneless chicken breast, diced

1 tsp olive oil

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 cup dry pasta (penne or rotini)

1/2 cup crushed tomatoes or marinara

1/2 cup chicken broth

1/4 cup shredded mozzarella

1–2 tbsp grated parmesan

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 tsp Italian seasoning or dried basil

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pan. Sauté chicken until browned.

2. Add garlic halfway through.

3. Stir in pasta, tomatoes, broth, and seasoning. Bring to a low boil.

4. Cover and simmer 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Turn off heat. Stir in mozzarella and parmesan.

6. Cover for 2 minutes off heat. Let cheese melt.

7. Taste and adjust salt or spice. Serve hot.

Notes

Keep extra broth nearby in case pasta absorbs too quickly.
To avoid cheese clumps, let pot cool 1–2 minutes before adding cheese.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Category: One-Pot Meals
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 420
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 65mg

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