Description
This easy chicken parmesan baked spaghetti is a budget-friendly, family-sized meal made with just five simple ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights, it combines crispy chicken patties, pasta, and cheesy goodness into a delicious, comforting casserole.
Ingredients
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- 1 (1 lb) box thin spaghetti
- 2 (24 oz) jars marinara or pasta sauce
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 8 frozen chicken patties (such as Tyson)
- Seasoning to taste (optional: salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions, then drain.
- Mix pasta with ¾ of the sauce (about 1.5 jars) and 2 cups mozzarella. Add seasoning if desired.
- Transfer to casserole dish and top with frozen chicken patties.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes to crisp up the chicken.
- Remove from oven, top each chicken patty with the remaining sauce, 1 cup mozzarella, and parmesan.
- Bake an additional 15 minutes until the cheese melts and starts to brown.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Use homemade or store-bought marinara sauce for convenience.
- Add extra seasoning for more flavor. Italian seasoning works great!
- Serve with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 880
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 50mg