Description
Chicken Parmesan Pasta is a comforting dish that combines tender breaded chicken, rich marinara sauce, and al dente pasta, all topped with gooey melted cheese. This delightful recipe is perfect for family dinners and can easily be customized to suit your tastes. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or enjoying a cozy night in, this dish promises to impress with its vibrant flavors and aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 8 oz spaghetti or penne pasta
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- While the chicken cooks, boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and dried herbs; sauté until fragrant, about one minute. Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for five minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the marinara sauce. Slice the chicken into strips and mix it into the pasta.
- Transfer everything into the prepared baking dish, top with grated Parmesan cheese, and bake for about 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg