Description
Indulge in a comforting and satisfying meal with this Chicken Parmesan Pasta recipe. Tender chicken, savory marinara sauce, and a cheesy topping come together to create a delicious dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Pasta:
- 12 ounces penne or rigatoni pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Extra Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté in olive oil until fully cooked.
- Combine Ingredients: Add marinara sauce to the chicken, then mix in cooked pasta and half of the cheeses.
- Prepare the Topping: Melt butter, stir in breadcrumbs, and toast until golden brown.
- Assemble and Broil: Sprinkle remaining cheese and breadcrumbs over the pasta. Broil until bubbly and lightly browned.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy hot.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut.
- To add spice, include red pepper flakes or hot sauce to the marinara.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Broiling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
