Dump and Bake Chicken Parmesan
A comforting and easy weeknight dinner combining chicken, whole wheat penne, and gooey cheese all baked in a rich pasta sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (optional)
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
- 24 ounces pasta sauce
- 2–3 cups water
- 1 pound chicken, cut into small pieces
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
- Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Combine the uncooked pasta, pasta sauce, and 2-3 cups of water in the baking dish.
- Add the cubed chicken and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese to the mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper, then mix everything together until well combined.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumbs, remaining mozzarella, and Parmesan over the pasta dish.
- Bake uncovered for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the breadcrumbs turn golden brown.
Notes
Serve with a fresh salad, garlic bread, or steamed vegetables. You can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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