Chicken Parm Pasta

Chicken Parm Pasta

from delish.com
Dinner party
10 min
604 kcal / serving

If you love chicken Parmesan but are all about pasta, then combine the two favorites into one dish into this quick dinner with easy shortcuts.

Ingredients

  • kosher salt
  • 12 oz.store-bought cooked frozen breaded chicken cutlets
  • 1 lb.cavatappi or other short pasta
  • 1 tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 smallyellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 4 c.store-bought or homemade marinara sauce
  • 2 oz.parmesan, finely grated (about 1 cup), divided, plus more for serving
  • ¾ c.shredded mozzarella
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • torn fresh basil, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook frozen chicken according to package instructions. Let cool, then cut crosswise into strips.

  2. 2

    Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 400°. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente according to package directions. Drain.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, around 1 minute more. Add marinara and 1 tsp. salt and bring to a low simmer.

  4. 4

    Add pasta to skillet and stir to coat in sauce. Add 1/2 cup Parmesan and toss until melted. Top with 1/2 cup Parmesan, then sprinkle with mozzarella. Arrange chicken on top of mozzarella.

  5. 5

    Bake chicken Parm pasta until cheese is melted and chicken is warmed through, 10 to 12 minutes.

  6. 6

    Season with a few grinds of pepper. Top with basil and more Parmesan.