Description
A comforting and cheesy baked pasta dish featuring chicken, marinara sauce, and a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of penne pasta
- 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Let it simmer for a few minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta and chicken mixture. Stir well to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes, leftover rotisserie chicken, or additional vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg