Description
A hearty and satisfying baked pasta dish featuring juicy chicken thighs, tender pasta, and rich marinara sauce topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta in a pot according to package directions until al dente.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear the chicken thighs in the skillet for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Combine the cooked pasta, marinara sauce, and seared chicken thighs in a large baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pasta and ensure your marinara sauce is gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg