Description
A cozy family favorite combining tender chicken, rich marinara sauce, and melty cheese with pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded (use rotisserie chicken for convenience)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups cooked pasta (e.g., penne or rotini)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir and heat for about 5 minutes until warmed through.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, marinara sauce, half of the Parmesan cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Mix well.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the pasta mixture and stir until everything is evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and consider adding a splash of hot sauce for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg