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15 Minute Chicken Pasta – Easy One-Pan Dinner Recipe

15 Minute Chicken Pasta is a quick one-pan dinner made with chicken, marinara sauce, pasta, and melted mozzarella.
Ready in just 15 minutes.
Perfect for busy weeknights and family meals
Prep Time 3 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ medium yellow onion chopped
  • ½ bell pepper chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese or Italian cheese blend
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
  • 3 cups cooked pasta about 1½ cups dry pasta

Instructions
 

  • Bring 2 cups of salted water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  • Add the dry pasta and cook according to the package directions, about 8–10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • While the pasta cooks, slice the chicken into thin strips and chop the onion and bell pepper.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the chicken strips, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and nearly cooked through.
  • Pour in the marinara sauce and stir well.
  • Cover the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until evenly coated with the sauce.
  • Sprinkle in the mozzarella cheese and gently stir until melted.
  • If desired, transfer the skillet under the broiler for 2–3 minutes until the cheese becomes bubbly and lightly golden.
  • Garnish with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for customizing with your favorite vegetables or cheeses. Try using penne, rotini, fusilli, or rigatoni for the best texture.
Leftover rotisserie chicken can also be used to make this meal even faster.