1-Pot Chicken Parmesan Mac & Cheese
A comforting fusion of chicken parmesan and mac & cheese, this dish is creamy, rich, and easy to make in one pot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced chicken, seasoning generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Stir in the Pasta: Stir in the elbow macaroni, marinara sauce, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer to Perfection: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot, allowing it to simmer for 10-12 minutes until the pasta is al dente.
- Melt in the Cheeses: Remove the pot from the heat, and stir in the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until they melt and create a creamy sauce.
- Serve Hot & Enjoy: Serve your 1-Pot Chicken Parmesan Mac & Cheese hot, garnishing with extra cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
This dish pairs beautifully with a side salad or garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg