Baked Chicken Parmesan Pasta
A hearty one-dish meal that combines the comfort of pasta with the delicious flavors of chicken parmesan, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, marinara sauce, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella cheese and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Use leftover rotisserie chicken to save time. For a crispier top, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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