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casserole dish with penne pasta in tomato sauce with fresh basil

CHICKEN PARM PASTA

This Chicken Parm Pasta Bake combines two beloved things - chicken parmesan and pasta! It's loaded with tender chunks of chicken, fresh tomato sauce and two kinds of ooey, gooey cheese. What could be better?!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (454g) Pasta such as Penne or Rotini
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce
  • 2 cups Chicken Breast diced
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese freshly grated
  • ¼ cup Breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Fresh Basil Leaves optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through.
    chunks of chicken cooking in a wok
  • Drain if necessary and then add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
    cooked chicken chunks in a wok with fresh minced garlic on top
  • Stir in the marinara sauce. Season with dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
    chicken chunks in a wok with tomato sauce
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the chicken and marinara mixture. Mix well.
    cooked penne pasta with chicken chunks and tomato sauce in a bowl
  • Transfer half of the pasta mixture into a baking dish.
    cooked penne in tomato sauce with chicken chunks in a rectangular baking dish
  • Sprinkle half of the Parmesan and mozzarella cheese over the pasta.
    mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top of penne in tomato sauce in a rectangular baking dish
  • Add the remaining pasta mixture on top, followed by the rest of the Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
    cooked penne in tomato sauce in a rectangular baking dish over another layer of pasta and cheese
  • Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over the top of the cheese layer.
    breadcrumbs on top of a chicken parm pasta bake in a rectangular baking dish
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired, and serve hot.
    casserole dish with penne pasta in tomato sauce with fresh basil

Notes

Leftover chicken or shredded chicken also works great in this recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 1621mg | Potassium: 746mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 624IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 347mg | Iron: 3mg
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