Chicken Parm Pasta: The Easy, Indulgent Comfort Meal You’ll Love
Chicken Parm Pasta is a deliciously comforting meal packed with flavor and simplicity.
Equipment
- large pot
- ovenproof skillet
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
Chicken & Pasta
- 12 oz. store-bought cooked frozen breaded chicken cutlets
- 1 lb. cavatappi or other short pasta
Sauce & Cheese
- 4 cups marinara sauce store-bought or homemade
- 2 oz. Parmesan, finely grated (about 1 cup), divided, plus more for serving
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella
Vegetables & Spices
- 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Torn fresh basil for serving
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook frozen chicken according to package instructions. Let cool, then cut crosswise into strips.
- Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 400°. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente according to package directions. Drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, around 1 minute more. Add marinara and 1 tsp. salt and bring to a low simmer.
- Add pasta to skillet and stir to coat in sauce. Add ½ cup Parmesan and toss until melted. Top with ½ cup Parmesan, then sprinkle with mozzarella. Arrange chicken on top of mozzarella.
- Bake chicken Parm pasta until cheese is melted and chicken is warmed through, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Season with a few grinds of pepper. Top with basil and more Parmesan.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg
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