Description
A comforting one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, pasta, gooey cheese, and savory marinara sauce, perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Elbow Macaroni
- 2 cups Shredded Chicken Breast
- 24 ounces Marinara Sauce
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, seasoning it with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until heated through.
- Pour in the marinara sauce and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Add the elbow macaroni, ensuring it is submerged in the liquid.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover and reduce the heat, cooking for about 15 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan. Allow the cheese to melt before serving.
Notes
Optional: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving. Serve alongside a simple green salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg