Chicken Parmesan Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
751 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Chicken Parmesan Pasta
Description
The dish starts by browning ground chicken with diced onions, minced garlic, and dried basil and oregano, seasoning with salt and pepper. Once fully cooked, marinara sauce is added, creating a tomato-based sauce infused with herb and savory notes. Al dente spaghetti is mixed into the sauce to absorb the flavors, forming the base of the casserole. Cubes of mozzarella and shaved Parmesan distribute pockets of melted cheese, while finely crushed buttered croutons on top add a crisp contrasting texture after baking.
Baking at moderate heat allows the cheese to melt and the croutons to brown, forming a rich, flavorful crust while keeping the pasta creamy underneath. The mixture balances the tender ground chicken with robust tomato sauce and cheesy elements, making it an all-in-one pasta bake suitable for weeknight meals or casual dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1/2 onion yellow, diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon basil dried
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 4 cups marinara sauce
- 8 ounces spaghetti cooked 2 minutes shy of directions, thin
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shaved
- 1 cup croutons crushed finely, butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large skillet add the olive oil, on medium high heat and add in the ground chicken, salt, pepper, onions and garlic breaking the mixture apart while cooking for 5-6 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Add in the basil, oregano, marinara sauce and mix well before adding in the pasta and tossing to coat the pasta with the chicken mixture.
- Dot the top of the pasta with the cubes of mozzarella, most of the parmesan cheese and the croutons and bake the dish for 20-25 minutes.
- Garnish with remaining Parmesan and additional crouton crumbs if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 751 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 751kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 2255mg | 94% |
| Potassium | 1613mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1540IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 18.6mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 503mg | 50% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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