Description
A comforting Italian-American fusion dish combining crispy chicken, tender pasta, and melted cheese in a rich marinara sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 boneless chicken breasts (sliced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
- Cook pasta according to package instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning
- Brown chicken in olive oil with garlic until cooked through
- Mix cooked pasta with marinara sauce
- Layer pasta mixture and chicken in baking dish
- Top with cheeses
- Bake 15-20 minutes until bubbly
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving
Notes
- Substitute chicken with grilled vegetables for meat-free version
- Add red pepper flakes for spice
- Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg