Chicken Parmesan Pasta
A comforting blend of tender chicken, crispy breadcrumbs, and hearty marinara sauce topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups cooked pasta (e.g., penne or spaghetti)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sprinkle salt and pepper generously over the chicken breasts.
- Combine the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese in a mixing bowl.
- Press each chicken breast into the breadcrumb mixture for thorough coating.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken on both sides.
- Transfer the browned chicken to a baking dish and spoon marinara sauce over it, then sprinkle on shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and the cheese is golden brown.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Serve the chicken over the pasta and garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Pairs well with a side salad and garlic bread. Can be customized with additional veggies or different cheese options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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