Chicken Parmesan with Penne Pasta Recipe
Chicken Parmesan Pasta is full of tender chicken, mozzarella and parmesan cheese, and penne pasta in a creamy tomato sauce. It's sure to become a family favorite!
Servings 8
Calories 412kcal
Equipment
- 9 x 13 Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb Boneless, Skinless Cooked Chicken Breast diced into bite-sized pieces
- 12 ounce Penne Pasta
- 24 oz Favorite Marinara Sauce
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp Garlic
- 1/2 cup Half and Half
- 1 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 cup Panko
- 1/4 cup Melted Butter
- 1 tsp Parsley
Instructions
Pasta
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse, and add the pasta to a large bowl.12 ounce Penne Pasta
- To the pasta, add chicken, marinara, half and half, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Mix all the ingredients.1 1/2 lb Boneless, Skinless Cooked Chicken Breast, 24 oz Favorite Marinara Sauce, Salt and Pepper, 2 tsp Italian Seasoning, 1 tsp Garlic, 1/2 cup Half and Half, 1 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- Spray a 9 x 13 casserole dish with cooking spray. Add the pasta mixture to the baking dish and spread evening.
Topping
- In a small bowl, add panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, and parsley. Mix until the butter is incorporated. Spread the panko mixture over the top of the pasta.1 cup Panko, 1/4 cup Melted Butter, 1 tsp Parsley
Bake
- Bake covered for 30 minutes. Remove the cover and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the topping becomes golden brown.
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Notes
- Ensure the pasta is cooked al dente for best results.
- Rinse the pasta cool before assembling the casserole. This is especially important if you are making the casserole ahead of time.
- If you prefer a cheesy topping, skip the bread crumbs and add mozzarella cheese to the top of the pasta.
- Chicken thighs, rotisserie chicken, and leftover grilled chicken all work great in this recipe.
- Do you like a spicy pasta bake? Add red pepper flakes or a spicy marinara sauce to kick up the heat profile.
- If you have fresh basil, sprinkle a good amount to the top of the casserole.
- The half and half creates a creamy sauce, but it can be omitted.
- If you like a saucy pasta bake, add an additional cup or two of marinara sauce.
- Make this penne pasta recipe a one pot meal by using a large Dutch oven to cook the pasta and mix the ingredients. Baking time may need to be altered depending on the depth of the pan.
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Nutrition
Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 426mg | Potassium: 379mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 434IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 273mg | Iron: 1mg
