Description
A delicious baked chicken dish with pasta, marinara sauce, and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz spaghetti or penne
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8–10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook chicken for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the marinara sauce, then add the pasta followed by the cooked chicken. Pour remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be served with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 85mg