Description
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful Chicken Parmesan Pasta dish that brings together tender chicken, al dente pasta, marinara sauce, and gooey cheese, all in one satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta:
- 12 ounces penne pasta
For the Chicken:
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sauce and Topping:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Prepare the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook in olive oil until golden brown and fully cooked. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Melt butter in the skillet, toast breadcrumbs, then add chicken back with marinara sauce. Toss in the cooked pasta.
- Finish and Serve: Top with mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover and cook until cheese melts. Garnish with basil and toasted breadcrumbs.
Notes
- For a baked version, transfer the pasta to a dish, top with cheese and breadcrumbs, and bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes.
- Consider using whole-wheat or gluten-free pasta for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
