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Chicken Parmesan Baked Pasta
Chicken Parmesan Baked Pasta combines cooked penne pasta with shredded or bite-sized chicken, marinara sauce, and cheeses baked until bubbly and golden. The topping of garlic-seasoned panko breadcrumbs adds a crispy texture contrast to the cheesy, saucy pasta beneath. This baked casserole-style dish offers a comforting meal with familiar Italian-American flavors and varied textures in every bite.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
502 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 16 oz. penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken cooked bite-size pieces or shredded
- 4 cups marinara sauce can use store bought sauce
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese divided, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese divided
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup basil optional, chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water and cook the pasta according to package directions. Rinse and drain the pasta in a colander.
- Pour pasta back into the pot and add the cooked chicken, marinara sauce, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
- In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and panko bread crumbs and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Pour the pasta mixture evenly into the pan. Top with the remaining 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese. Mix the remaining 1/2 cup parmesan cheese into the panko bread crumbs. Sprinkle panko mixture over the top of the pasta. Spray a large piece of foil with nonstick cooking spray and cover the pasta dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Carefully remove the foil from the pan and bake until the pasta is bubbly and panko topping is golden brown, about 5-10 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.
- Note-if you don't have leftover cooked chicken or shredded chicken, cut 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite size pieces and cook in olive oil until cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
502kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
1162mg
(48%)
Potassium
644mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1090IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
412mg
(41%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 502
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 502kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1162mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 644mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1090IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 412mg | 41% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.