Lazy Chicken Parmesan Baked Spaghetti
A delightful twist on a classic dish perfect for busy weeknights, combining spaghetti, marinara, crispy chicken, and melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (1 lb) box thin spaghetti
- 2 (24 oz) jars of marinara sauce
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 8 frozen chicken patties
- Seasoning to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions, then drain it well.
- Mix the drained spaghetti with about 3/4 of the marinara sauce and 2 cups of shredded mozzarella. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, or Italian seasoning as desired.
- Spread the spaghetti mixture in the greased baking dish evenly. Top with the frozen chicken patties.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes to cook the chicken.
- Remove the dish from the oven and pour the remaining marinara sauce over the chicken.
- Sprinkle the top with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and 1/2 cup of grated parmesan.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Notes
Serve with garlic bread or a Caesar salad for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg