Chicken Parm Pasta Bake (Serves 4)
Prep Time: 16171
A rich and comforting pasta dish featuring crispy chicken tenders in a fresh tomato sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked pasta and topped with melty cheese for a hearty, family-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 6 Janes chicken tenders, cooked and diced
- 3 cups cooked bow tie pasta (about 1½ cups dry)
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (to grease the skillet)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook chicken tenders in the air fryer or oven until golden and crispy. Let cool slightly, then dice.
- Warm marinara sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Assemble the bake: ◦ Lightly grease your 9-inch cast iron skillet with olive oil or butter. ◦ In a large bowl, gently mix the pasta with warm marinara sauce. ◦ Spread the sauced pasta evenly in the skillet. ◦ Add the diced chicken on top and gently submerge into the pasta. ◦ Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the dish, then top with Parmesan.
- Bake uncovered for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if using. Serve hot!