Description
A delightful blend of juicy chicken, savory marinara, and gooey cheeses over tender pasta, perfect for a family dinner or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Start by boiling water in a large pot and cooking the pasta according to the package instructions. Once it’s al dente, drain and set it aside to keep its texture intact.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces, seasoning them with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, usually about 7-10 minutes.
- Add the Sauce: Stir in the marinara sauce, ensuring each piece of chicken is coated. Allow it to simmer for a few minutes so the flavors meld together.
- Combine with Pasta: Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, mixing well until everything is combined and heated through.
- Cheesy Finish: Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese on top. Cover it for a few minutes to let the cheese melt beautifully.
- Serve Warm: Once the cheese is melted, serve the Chicken Parmesan Pasta warm and enjoy!
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute chicken with cauliflower or chickpeas and use vegan cheese. This dish can also be made in advance and reheats well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg