Chicken Parmesan Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
301 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Chicken Parmesan Pasta
Description
This Chicken Parmesan Pasta recipe brings together simple ingredients: diced chicken breast cooked with onions and Italian seasoning, combined with marinara sauce and fresh basil. Cooked penne pasta is mixed with this sauce-chicken combination and topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses before baking to melt and brown the cheese topping.
The oven baking step melts the cheeses and develops a lightly browned, golden crust that contrasts the tender pasta and chicken beneath. The Italian seasoning and fresh basil add aromatic herbal notes, imparting balanced flavor without overpowering the dish.
This pasta bake serves well as a main dish for a family meal. It can also be assembled and refrigerated up to 8 hours in advance before baking. Leftovers reheat well, making it convenient for next-day meals.
When reheating, uncover the dish and bake until heated through and cheese is melted again, which may take 10-15 minutes longer than the initial bake time.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces, boneless skinless
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup basil chopped, fresh
- 12 ounces penne pasta dry
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 9"x13" pan with cooking spray.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the penne pasta according to package directions.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened.
- Add the chicken, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to the pan. Cook for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Pour the marinara sauce and chopped basil into the pan and stir to combine.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the 9"x13" dish. Pour the chicken and sauce mixture over the pasta and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese over the pasta mixture.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted, then serve.
Notes
- You can prepare this dish ahead by assembling it and refrigerating it covered for up to 8 hours before baking.
- When reheating, bake uncovered until warmed through and cheese has melted, usually 10-15 minutes longer than the original bake time.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 606mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 707mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 885IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 8.8mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 356mg | 36% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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