Description
Crispy Chicken Parmesan Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, crispy breading, and a rich marinara sauce over pasta, topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 8 ounces pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve the chicken over the cooked pasta and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in Italian dressing before breading.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers to the pasta.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking and Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg