5 from 15 votes
Chicken Parmesan Pasta
Chicken Parmesan Pasta combines ground chicken cooked with aromatic spices, onions, and garlic into a rich marinara sauce, then mixed with spaghetti and topped with cubes of mozzarella, shaved Parmesan, and buttery crushed croutons. Baked briefly, the dish develops a bubbly, cheesy crust with a flavorful, moist pasta interior. This casserole-style dish blends hearty meat flavors with creamy cheese and textured topping.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
751 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 751
% 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.