Ingredients
– 2 to 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts diced into bite-sized pieces
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning for seasoning the chicken
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder for seasoning the chicken
– Salt to taste for seasoning the chicken
– Pepper to taste for seasoning the chicken
– 1 medium yellow onion minced
– 3 cloves garlic minced
– 16 ounces (about 450 grams) dried short-cut pasta such as rigatoni
– 24 ounces (approximately 680 ml) marinara sauce
– Water added to the empty marinara sauce jar and poured into the pot to aid cooking
– 1 cup mozzarella cheese
– 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
– 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese reserved for topping
– Fresh parsley or basil minced for garnish
– Additional dried Italian seasoning optional for extra flavor
– Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
1-Prepare ingredients: Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces and measure everything out.
2-Heat oil and cook chicken: Heat oil and cook chicken until nearly done, about 5 minutes.
3-Sauté onion and garlic: Sauté onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes.
4-Add marinara and water: Add marinara and water, bring to a boil, then simmer.
5-Return chicken, add pasta, cover, and cook: Return chicken, add pasta, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes.
6-Stir in cheeses and melt the topping: Stir in cheeses and melt the topping.
7-Garnish and serve: Garnish and serve.
Last Step:
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🍴 Use a large dutch oven or deep skillet for best results and even cooking.
🧀 Grate your own cheese for better melting and richer flavor.
🥗 Serve with a green salad or sides to complete the meal experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Contains meat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal