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    Framed Cooks » Recipes » Chicken and Turkey

    Creamy Chicken Parmesan Pasta

    Published: Oct 12, 2021 · Modified: Nov 24, 2024 by Kate Morgan Jackson · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    This easy recipe for creamy chicken parmesan pasta blends the pasta right in with the cheesy chicken and tomatoes for a perfect comfort food supper!

    Creamy Chicken Parmesan Pasta in a skillet.
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    • Creamy Chicken Parmesan Pasta

    Why we love this recipe

    This is one of my sure-fire ways to make absolutely certain that everyone around my Carolina dining room table is going to be Very Happy about the dinner menu.

    Just the two words “chicken” and Parmesan” are enough to get that table set and candles lit (yes, I always insist upon that part) so fast it could make your head spin in all the good ways.

    Of course me being me, I couldn’t leave good old traditional chicken parm alone. I can never resist the temptation to take a classic and switch it up a little, just to see what happens.

    This recipe for a pasta version of chicken parm takes the original version of chicken parmesan and messes around with it until you have a pan full of tender breaded chicken mixed in with pasta and cheese and tomatoes and creamy, dreamy sauce.

    How to make this recipe

    Heat a couple tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.

    Meantime, put a beaten egg in one shallow dish (a pie plate works great for this) and ¾ cup of fresh breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in another.  Mix the breadcrumbs and cheese together.

    Dip bite sized pieces of chicken in the egg and then in the breadcrumbs. Add to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes or until golden, turning gently with tongs halfway through. Remove to a plate and add a little more oil to the skillet.

    Add a pint of halved cherry tomatoes and stir until softened, about a minute or two. Stir in ¾ of a cup of cream along with a little oregano and salt and pepper and bring to a simmer.

    Add chicken and a half pound of cooked pasta and stir gently until everything is combined. Add one cup of mozzarella and stir again.

    Now top with more cheese, cover the pan, turn off the heat and let the whole thing sit for about 5 minutes until the cheese is nice and melty. And you’re done!

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?

    Yep! Just cut them up into bite sized pieces or chicken tender shapes first and you are good to go!

    Can I use regular tomatoes?

    If you can’t get your hands on cherry tomatoes, my next choice would be a 14 ounce can of diced and drained tomatoes. Regular full sized tomatoes can work – just make sure you are cutting them up and getting as much of the liquid out as possible.

    Can this recipe be made ahead?

    Yes! Take it all the way to the last step, and then when you are ready to serve it up, reheat it gently over medium heat (add a little milk if you need to loosen it up) and then do the last step with the mozzarella topping.

    Have a question that I didn’t cover?

    Pop your question in the Comments section under the recipe and I will answer pronto!

    Creamy Chicken Parmesan Pasta in a skillet.

    And I’m here to tell you that this pasta-fied version of chicken parm passed my in-home test with flying colors!

    What to serve with this recipe

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    • Cherry tomato green bean salad in a bowl.
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    Other chicken parmesan recipes we love!

    • Spaghetti with Chicken Parmesan Meatballs on a plate.
      Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
    • Chicken Parmesan
      The Best Easy Chicken Parmesan
    • Easy One Pan Chicken Parmesan on a plate with a side salad.
      One Pan Chicken Parmesan
    • Parmesan Polenta Chicken Soup in a bowl.
      Chicken Polenta Soup

    We want to know what you think! 🤔

    If you try this recipe, we would love to hear how it came out for you! I’d be super grateful if you could leave a star rating (you pick how many stars! 🌟 ) and your thoughts in the Comments section below the recipe.

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    This easy recipe for creamy chicken parmesan pasta blends the pasta right in with the cheesy chicken and tomatoes for a perfect comfort food supper!

     

    • Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 4
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Italian

    Ingredients

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    • 1/4 cup olive oil
    • 1/2 pound short pasta like penne or campanelle, cooked and drained
    • 1/2 pound chicken tenders, or boneless chicken breasts cut into small strips
    • 1 egg, beaten
    • 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
    • ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish
    • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in halves
    • 3/4 cup heavy cream
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
    • 2 cups mozzarella, shredded
    • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

    Instructions

    1. Heat half of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
    2. Put the beaten egg in one shallow dish (a pie plate works great for this) and the breadcrumbs and Parmesan in another.  Mix the breadcrumbs and cheese together.  Dip each piece of chicken in the egg and then in the breadcrumbs.
    3. Add to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes or until golden, turning gently with tongs halfway through. Remove to a plate and add the rest of the oil to the skillet.
    4. Add the cherry tomatoes and stir until softened, about a minute or two. Stir in cream, oregano and salt and pepper and bring to a simmer.
    5. Add chicken and pasta and stir gently until everything is combined. Add one cup of mozzarella and stir again.
    6. Top with the rest of the cheese, cover the pan, turn off the heat and let it sit for about 5 minutes until cheese on top is nice and melty. Garnish with parsley and more parmesan, scoop and serve!

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    1. Carrie Williams says

      October 12, 2021 at 2:03 pm

      Thanks for the delicious-sounding recipe–can’t wait to try it! But bigger thanks for the Adele article link which also included a link to the British Vogue article! Like you, I just can’t wait for her new CD to come out! From what was written in the articles, it sounds fantastic!

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      • Kate Morgan Jackson says

        October 12, 2021 at 2:29 pm

        Carrie! You are so welcome on both ends – isn’t Adele THE BEST?? (Here’s the link for anyone else who needs it) :)

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