The dish known as "Easy Chicken and Parmesan Pasta" is a recipe that combines simple ingredients to create a comforting and tasty meal. Its origin lies in the influence of Italian cuisine, where pasta and Parmesan cheese are staple elements, fused with simpler and faster techniques to adapt to today's pace of life. In different Latin American countries, this recipe may have different names or vary slightly in its ingredients; for example, in Mexico it might be called "pasta with chicken and Parmesan cheese," in Argentina it is common to find similar versions under the name "pasta with chicken and sauce," while in Colombia a preparation called "creamy pasta with chicken" is popular. Despite these variations, the core of the recipe remains: a nutritious, easy-to-prepare dish, perfect for sharing with the family.
Easy chicken and pasta with parmesan
How to Prepare Easy Chicken and Parmesan Pasta
To begin, in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
Add the boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into small pieces.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink, approximately 3 minutes.
Add the chicken broth, spaghetti sauce, and seasonings, such as dried basil and oregano leaves.
Heat the mixture until it boils.
Add the uncooked rotini pasta, stirring to coat it with the liquid.
Cover the skillet with a lid.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes or until most of the liquid has been absorbed.
Once ready, remove from the heat and incorporate the grated Parmesan cheese to give it a creamy and delicious touch.
This recipe yields 5 servings, ideal for sharing.
Ingredients (8)
- Butter
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
- Chicken Broth
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Dried Basil
- Oregano Leaves
- Rotini Pasta
- Parmesan Cheese
Instructions (12 steps)
- 1 In a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter
- 2 Add the chicken
- 3 Cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink, approximately 3 minutes
- 4 Add chicken broth, spaghetti sauce, and seasonings
- 5 Heat until boiling
- 6 Add the uncooked pasta, stirring to coat with the liquid
- 7 Cover
- 8 Reduce the heat
- 9 Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes or until most of the liquid has been absorbed
- 10 Remove from heat
- 11 Stir in the parmesan cheese
- 12 5 servings
Nutritional Information
Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.