Chicken Parmesan Skillet Meal

by sherricrandall | Mar 20, 2024 | Recipes

Chicken Parmesan Skillet Meal

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Barilla Protein Plus Rigatoni ( or pasta of your choice)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into small bite size pieces
• 1/2 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
• 2 cups of your favorite pasta sauce
• 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 c. fresh chopped basil
• 1/2 tablespoon red pepper flakes ( optional) or more if you like spicy
• Additional parmesan for topping

Directions

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to the directions on the package. When draining, reserve 2 tablespoons of pasta water.

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil and let it get hot. Then add the chicken and garlic and cook completely. Add the  Italian seasoning and salt and pepper.
• Add pasta sauce and parmesan cheese and stir until well combined.
• Drain pasta, reserving 2 tablespoons of the pasta water
• Add pasta and pasta water to the pan and mix well to combine. Finally, top with mozzarella cheese, cover with a lid, and let melt for about 1-2 minutes.
• Top with fresh basil, red pepper flakes and additional parmesan if desired

Enjoy!