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Chicken Parmigiana Pasta

Rigatoni with seared chicken, tomato sauce and melted mozzarella

23min
837kcal
63.7gprotein
Chicken Parmigiana Pasta — Italian recipe, finished and plated
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Ingredients

Servings 2
  • 200 g Rigatoni
  • 330 g Chicken breast
  • 250 g San Marzano tomatoes (DOP)
  • 14 ml Garlic-infused olive oil
  • 110 g Mozzarella
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 2 cloves Garlic (optional)
  • 18 g Parmigiano-Reggiano (optional)
  • 1 bunch Basil (optional)
  • ½ tsp Black pepper (optional)

Method

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Salt it.
  2. Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and season with salt and pepper. Mince the garlic.
  3. Grate the mozzarella and tear the basil.
  4. Cook the rigatoni one minute shy of al dente.
  5. While the pasta cooks, warm the garlic-infused oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes, then push to one side.
  6. Add the garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds, then pour in the tomatoes and simmer until slightly thickened, about 6 minutes.
  7. Reserve a mugful of pasta water, then drain.
  8. Tip the pasta into the pan with a splash of pasta water and toss to coat.
  9. Scatter the mozzarella over the top, cover, and let it melt off heat, about 2 minutes.
  10. Finish with the parmesan, basil, and a final crack of pepper.

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About Chicken Parmigiana Pasta

Chicken Parmigiana Pasta is an Italian lunch or dinner that comes together in about 23 minutes and serves 2.

Chicken Parmigiana Pasta: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Chicken Parmigiana Pasta?

A serving has about 837 calories — 63.7g protein, 82.7g carbs, 27.8g fat, 6.2g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.

Is it high in protein?

Each serving has about 63.7g of protein, roughly 30% of its calories.

Is Chicken Parmigiana Pasta gluten-free?

As written, no — it contains Rigatoni. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.

Is Chicken Parmigiana Pasta dairy-free?

Not as written — it uses Mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano. Swapping those for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.

Do I need every ingredient to make Chicken Parmigiana Pasta?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out garlic, parmigiano-reggiano, basil — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Chicken Parmigiana Pasta make?

This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.