Description
Experience the comfort of a classic Italian dish with this quick 15-Minute Chicken Parmesan with Marinara & Pasta. Tender, crispy chicken cutlets are topped with gooey mozzarella and zesty marinara sauce, served over your favorite pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings, this recipe guarantees a flavor-packed meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering them on the counter.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and allow it to shimmer. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then sauté for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the minced garlic and marinara sauce to the skillet; stir gently to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer for a few minutes.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over the chicken, cover the skillet, and let it melt for about 2-3 minutes.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet until well-coated in sauce and cheese. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg