One-Pot Chicken Parmesan Mac & Cheese 🍗🧀🍝✨
A comforting one-pot dish combining tender chicken, creamy mac & cheese, and the bold flavors of Parmesan and marinara. Easy, cheesy, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions 👩‍🍳
- Sear chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Build sauce: Add marinara sauce, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Stir to combine.
- Cook pasta: Stir in macaroni and bring to a simmer. Cook 8–10 minutes until pasta is tender and liquid thickens.
- Cheese finish: Add mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese melts and sauce is creamy.
- Serve: Spoon into bowls and enjoy hot.
Tips
- Extra cheesy: Sprinkle more mozzarella on top and broil for 2 minutes until bubbly.
- Variation: Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Serving idea: Pair with garlic bread or a crisp green salad.
Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Kcal: ~450 per serving
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “One-Pot Chicken Parmesan Mac & Cheese—creamy, cheesy, and comforting 🍗🧀🍝✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you add extra mozzarella or keep it classic?”
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