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Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Pasta Bake

Name: Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce; 16 ounces penne pasta; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; Fresh basil leaves, chopped; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 8 ounces rotini pasta; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 cups marinara sauce; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 2 cups shredded, cooked chicken; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Our Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Pasta Bake is just what you need for a hearty, comforting dinner. We've amped up the flavors with a rich marinara sauce while keeping it simple and approachable. This easy pasta bake is a crowd-pleaser, chock-full of plenty of gooey cheese and hearty chicken. No breadcrum...

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50 min

TOTAL TIME

1754

CALORIES

$8.59

PER SERVING

Directions

MAIN

15 min

PREP TIME

35 min

COOK TIME

50 min

TOTAL TIME

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly coat an 8x8 inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish.

Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. When cooked, drain the pasta and set it aside.

Cook penne pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat, and add the cubed chicken.

Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes, or until cooked through and browned, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and set aside.

Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes.

Stir in the marinara sauce and shredded chicken, mixing well to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken, marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup of the grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

Toss the cooked rotini in the skillet with the sauce and chicken until it's well coated.

Transfer the pasta mixture to the greased casserole dish.

Sprinkle the pasta mixture with the remaining 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs.

Transfer the pasta mixture to your prepared baking dish.

Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Top the pasta with the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheeses, making sure to cover the entire surface.

Bake the pasta in the preheated oven until the cheese on top is bubbly and golden, about 25 to 30 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are golden-brown.

Garnish the baked pasta with the chopped fresh parsley before serving.

FINISH WITH

Garnish the pasta bake with chopped fresh basil before serving.

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