Chicken with Parmesan Pasta Bake

Name: Chicken with Parmesan Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 0.75 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 yellow onion (chopped); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 can tomato sauce (15 ounce); 0.5 cup chicken broth; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (dried); 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 4 ounce penne pasta; 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded, divided); 2 slice garlic bread (for serving)

Juicy chicken breast simmered in a rich marinara sauce, baked with tender pasta and melted Parmesan cheese for a comforting Italian classic.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: $4.16/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

0.75 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes)
1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 yellow onion (chopped)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 can tomato sauce (15 ounce)
0.5 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (dried)
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
4 ounce penne pasta
0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded, divided)
2 slice garlic bread (for serving)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken breast cubes and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
Add chopped yellow onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in tomato sauce, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
Stir in the cooked penne pasta and half of the shredded Parmesan cheese. Mix well to combine.
Smooth the top of the pasta mixture and sprinkle with the remaining shredded Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the sauce is heated through. If desired, you can broil for the last 2-3 minutes for a golden-brown crust.
Serve hot with slices of garlic bread.

Notes

You can prepare the sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. Assemble and bake just before dinner.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 645
Protein: 52.1 g
Carbohydrates: 59.8 g
Fat: 23.8 g
Fiber: 7.1 g
Sodium: 1450 mg
Saturated Fat: 9.2 g
Sugar: 10.5 g
Cholesterol: 135 mg