Easy 5 ingredient chicken parmesan
Easy 5 Ingredient Chicken Parmesan made with crispy breaded chicken, protein pasta, and gooey mozzarella. This shortcut version is weeknight-friendly and full of cheesy, saucy comfort the whole family will love!
PrintServings: 4
Ingredients
- 12-18 oz lightly breaded chicken chunks (or chicken tenders)
- 12 oz marinara sauce (1/2 a jar)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella (or shredded mozzarella)
- 1/8 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 8 oz protein pasta, dry cooked according to package instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook the chicken pieces ¾ of the way through so they stay crispy after baking. You can also do this step in a toaster oven
- Spread pasta sauce in the bottom of a square 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish and place in the oven to heat.
- Nestle the chicken pieces into the warmed sauce. Top with mozzarella and sprinkle with parmesan.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the cheese is melted, then broil for 1–2 minutes until golden brown. Watch the broiler step, this happens fast.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
- Serve the chicken parmesan over pasta and enjoy!