Description
This Baked Chicken Parmesan Pasta is a comforting and flavorful one-dish meal combining tender shredded chicken, marinara sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta, all topped with melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Baked to golden bubbly perfection, it’s an easy recipe perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cheeses
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the pasta dish.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the pasta mixture into a baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Add Cheese Toppings: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the pasta mixture.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the baked pasta to cool for a few minutes before serving to let it set and enhance flavors.
Notes
- Use any type of cooked pasta you prefer, such as penne, rigatoni, or fusilli.
- Leftover cooked chicken, rotisserie chicken, or grilled chicken work well for shredding.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or fresh basil before baking.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through.
