Baked Chicken Parmesan With Pasta Recipe

About this recipe

A high-protein, flavorful dinner featuring baked chicken coated in seasoned breadcrumbs, topped with melted cheeses and served over pasta with a rich spaghetti sauce.

Ingredients

• 500G Two Chicks Free Range Liquid Egg White
• 350G Heinz Tomato & Chilli Pasta Sauce
• - Bazachi Arla Pro Mozzarella Professional Grated Cheese
• - Dolls House Miniature Handmade Parmesan Cheese Wheel
• 500G Typically Daylesford Organic Chicken Thighs
• 450G Northern Pasta Co. Fusilli, 450G
• 150G Saitaku Panko Breadcrumbs
• - Schwartz Italian Seasoning

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 2. In a shallow bowl, beat 2 egg whites until slightly frothy. Place 1 cup of Italian seasoned dry breadcrumbs in another shallow dish.
3. 3. Dip 4 lb of boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the egg whites, then coat evenly with the breadcrumbs.
4. 4. Arrange the breaded chicken breasts in a greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
5. 5. Remove the pan from the oven and top each chicken breast with 2 cups of spaghetti sauce, 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of dried oregano evenly over the top.
6. 6. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the mozzarella cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. 7. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 cup of spaghetti sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat. Toss the heated sauce with cooked pasta of your choice.
8. 8. Serve the baked chicken Parmesan over the sauced pasta for a satisfying and protein-packed dinner.