Description
A comforting dish that combines tender chicken, savory marinara, and gooey cheese, served over pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Start by cooking the pasta according to the package instructions until it’s al dente. Drain and set it aside.
- Season the chicken: While the pasta cooks, season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and slice into strips.
- Combine sauce and pasta: Pour in the marinara sauce and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken, stirring gently to combine.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese generously over the pasta. Cover the skillet and cook for a few minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Dish out the pasta while it’s hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Notes
Make sure to cook the pasta al dente to avoid mushiness. For a vegan option, use plant-based chicken and dairy-free cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg