Description
Chicken Parmesan Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, rich marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese served over your favorite pasta. This comforting recipe is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, offering an impressive meal that’s easy to prepare. With its customizable ingredients, you can enjoy a burst of flavors while bringing everyone together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (or 1 tsp dried basil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet used for the chicken, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add marinara sauce and stir well.
- Slice rested chicken into strips, add back into the skillet along with the cooked pasta, and combine thoroughly.
- Transfer everything to the prepared baking dish; top generously with shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake for about 20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving; drizzle with extra marinara sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg