Description
A comforting and satisfying meal that combines classic Italian flavors with pasta, featuring juicy chicken, flavorful marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (such as penne or spaghetti)
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and sliced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the cooked chicken breasts and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Pour the marinara sauce over the chicken and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix well.
- Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Cover the skillet and let it cook for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Consider serving with a side salad or garlic bread. For an added twist, experiment with different cheeses or add vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg