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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Weeknight Skillet Chicken Parmesan Pasta

    35 mins | Yield 4 | February 18, 2014 | Updated: June 6, 2022 by Kita | This post includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

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    This weeknight quickie for the working man is perfect for busy nights.  A Skillet Chicken Parmesan, bastardizing a classic Italian dish and making mouths water in anticipation.

    Weeknight Skillet Chicken Parmesan Pasta | Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore.com

    Some nights you need to bust out the biggest skillet you own, toss all culinary inspiration out the window, and make a one dish wonder that all the palettes of the household will love. Just like mama would have.

    There’s something about a simple meat and pasta dish smothered in an unhealthy amount of cheese that is a bonafide hit in almost any imaginable combination. Warm, gooey, and sure to fill all the bellies.

    This weeknight quickie for the working man is perfect for just such an occasion. Bastardizing a classic Italian dish and making mouths water in anticipation. Therefore, make it tonight.

    Because sometime’s it’s about the simplicity.

    Weeknight Skillet Chicken Parmesan Pasta | Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore.com

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    Weeknight Skillet Chicken Parmesan Pasta

    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Kita Roberts
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 704kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 lbs chicken breast
    • salt and pepper
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 28 oz can pasta sauce
    • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • 2 cups water
    • 1 cups low-sodium chicken broth
    • 12 oz pasta I used shells
    • 2 oz Parmesan cheese shredded, divided
    • 4 oz mozzarella cheese shredded
    • 2 tablespoon fresh basil chopped

    Instructions

    • Preheat broiler.
    • Pound chicken to ½″ thick between two pieces of plastic wrap. 
    • Cut into 1″ cube and season with salt and pepper.
    • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to coat the pan. 
    • Add the chicken and cook, 5 to 7 minutes, until cooked through, turning as needed to cook evenly on all sides.
    • Add the pasta sauce, oregano and red pepper flakes. Quickly add the water, and 1 cup chicken broth. Stir to combine. 
    • Add the pasta and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat if needed. Cover and cook 16 to 18 minutes, until pasta is tender. Stir occasionally.
    • When the pasta is cooked through, stir in half of the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper as needed.
    • Top with remaining Parmesan cheese and mozzarella. Place under broiler and let cheese get nice and bubbly.
    • Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh basil and serve.

    Notes

    Adapted from Tracys Culinary Adventures

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Weeknight Skillet Chicken Parmesan Pasta
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 704 Calories from Fat 189
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 21g32%
    Saturated Fat 8g50%
    Cholesterol 104mg35%
    Sodium 1605mg70%
    Potassium 1351mg39%
    Carbohydrates 76g25%
    Fiber 5g21%
    Sugar 11g12%
    Protein 50g100%
    Vitamin A 1265IU25%
    Vitamin C 15.5mg19%
    Calcium 364mg36%
    Iron 3.9mg22%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information provided is an estimate. For specific health concerns, please put the recipe into your Dr recommended nutrition calculator.
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    Hey, I'm Kita, the Meat Maven, outdoor junkie, campfire connoisseur, adventure-seeking and world traveled recipe developer and photographer behind GirlCarnivore.com. My mission is to break down savory eats and inspire you to get a little grit under your nails while having fun with your food. READ MORE

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    1. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

      February 18, 2014 at 8:53 am

      Oh it’s just like my dad’s skillet lasagna but with chicken, what a great idea!

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    2. steph@stephsbitebybite says

      February 18, 2014 at 8:55 am

      Simplicity? I like simplicity if it looks like this!!

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