Chicken Parmesan Pasta Bake

Ingredients

• 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 12 oz penne pasta
• 24 oz marinara sauce
• 2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 3750F (1900C).
2. Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. Toss chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
4. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and mostly cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Stir in marinara sauce and cooked pasta with the chicken. Mix well to combine.
6. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese evenly over the pasta mixture.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and the sauce is heated through. If desired, broil for the last 2-3 minutes for a golden-brown crust.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley, if using, and serve hot.