Description
A hearty and comforting chicken pasta bake that combines tender chicken, pasta, and a rich sauce topped with cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, shredded chicken, marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- You can use leftover chicken for this recipe.
- Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken pasta bake, pasta bake, chicken bake