Chicken Parmesan Pasta

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Joan

Chicken Parmesan Pasta

Adapted from The Chunky Chef
Serves 6 – I weigh out the entire recipe and divide by 6
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chicken
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1` lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 10 oz Penne pasta
  • 24 oz pasta sauce (I use my homemade )
  • 24 oz water
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 4 oz Parmesan cheese, finely grated (I use a block and finely shred with a microplane grater)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley or basil, chopped for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, skillet or dutch oven, add 2 tsp olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Cook about 5 minutes, until chicken is most of the way cooked through. Remove to a plate.
  2. Add onion and garlic to the pot and cook about 2-3 minutes, until soft. Pour in sauce, then fill up empty jar or measuring cup with water (3 cups) and add to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a strong simmer.
  3. Add chicken and pasta, stir, then cover and cook for 10-15 minutes until pasta is done to your liking. Stir in parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup of the mozzarella.
  4. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top of pasta and cook another 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and gooey.
  5. Sprinkle with additional Italian seasoning, if desired and garnish with basil or parsley.