1 ½poundschicken breastboneless/skinless, diced into bite-sized pieces
1tablespoonItalian seasoning
1medium yellow oniondiced
4garlic clovesminced
8ouncesdry pasta
24ouncesmarinara sauce
1 ½cuplow-sodium chicken broth
1 ¼cupshredded mozzarella
½cupshredded Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley or basil for garnishoptional
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and stir occasionally until the breadcrumbs are toasted. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in the pot over medium. Add the diced chicken and Italian seasoning. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes, tossing occasionally. Transfer to a plate and set aside (it's okay if the chicken isn’t cooked through all the way).
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium in the large pot. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
Add the chicken back to the pot, along with the dry pasta, marinara sauce, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes, until the pasta is cooked al dente.
Uncover, stir in the cheeses, and heat until the cheese is melted. Top with the breadcrumb topping, garnish with herbs, and serve!
Notes
The breadcrumb topping is optional, but we highly recommend it! It adds great texture and helps give that chicken Parmesan feel.
Store leftovers for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
Feel free to use homemade marinara or a lower-sodium store-bought one!