Quick and Easy Chicken Parmesan
A comforting and delicious chicken dish topped with marinara sauce and melting cheese, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (23 ounce) jar of marinara or tomato sauce
- 1 (16 ounce) package of spaghetti, cooked and drained
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (230°C).
- Lightly coat a 9×13 casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Pour 1 cup of marinara sauce into the bottom of the dish.
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the sauce, making sure they’re evenly spaced.
- Drizzle the remaining marinara sauce over the chicken.
- Generously sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top, followed by the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- While the chicken is baking, cook the spaghetti according to package directions.
- Serve the chicken over the pasta, spooning sauce on top.
Notes
For a lighter version, omit the cheese or use low-fat options. Makes great leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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