One Dish Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake

Chicken breast topped with red pasta sauce and melted mozzarella on a small plate filled with baked spaghetti with a linen napkin and bunch of parsley behind.

One Dish Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake

Cheesy, family-friendly, ONE DISH pasta bake! This One Dish Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake is loaded with Alfredo, marinara, spinach, and melty mozzarella topped with juicy chicken breast. No boiling noodles required!

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake, One Dish Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 751kcal

Author Michelle

Ingredients

1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce
1 "jar" water (refill the Alfredo jar to measure, about 2 cups)
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella divided
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
16 ounces spaghetti uncooked
1 jar marinara sauce (24 ounces)
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half length-wise (butterflied)
Salt & pepper, Garlic powder
fresh chopped Parsley for garnish

Instructions

Add Alfredo sauce, water, chopped spinach, grated Parmesan, ½ cup mozzarella, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder to a 9"x13" baking dish. Stir to combine.
Break spaghetti noodles in half and place in the dish, getting as much of them covered as possible. Set aside.
Season chicken breast with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place chicken breast on top of spaghetti mixture.
Bake in a 400°F oven for 30 minutes, until noodles are done and chicken is cooked through.
Remove from oven. Pour marinara sauce over the whole dish. Top with remaining shredded mozzarella.
Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve warm.

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Notes

For this recipe, I like my deep ceramic casserole dish that comes with a lid.
Storage: Store leftovers up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in individual servings in the microwave.
Freezer Instructions: Allow pasta to cool to room temperature. Cover and freeze for up to 3 to 6 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before warming on the stove (or oven) and topping with cheese.

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