Description
A delicious chicken parmesan pasta dish that combines tender chicken, marinara sauce, and pasta topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Dip the chicken in the egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and fry the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- In a baking dish, add cooked pasta and marinara sauce, mixing well.
- Place the fried chicken on top of the pasta.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the chicken.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- You can add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken parmesan pasta, pasta recipes, Italian chicken recipes