Description
Chicken parmesan pasta is a delicious and satisfying 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 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Dredge the chicken in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a baking dish, spread half of the marinara sauce.
- Place the chicken on top and cover with the remaining marinara sauce.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve over cooked pasta.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use whole wheat pasta.
- You can substitute chicken with eggplant for a vegetarian version.
- Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken parmesan pasta, Italian pasta, chicken recipe