Description
A quick and satisfying meal combining pasta, chicken, and cheesy goodness, perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Penne Pasta
- 3 cups Cooked Chicken, shredded or chopped
- 24 oz Marinara Sauce
- 2 cups Water or Chicken Broth
- 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the uncooked penne pasta, cooked chicken, marinara sauce, and water or chicken broth in a large baking dish.
- Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything gently to mix well.
- Top the mixture with shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over the cheese layer.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and the top is golden.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
Serve hot with a side salad or garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg