Lazy Chicken Parmesan Baked Spaghetti

This quick and easy dinner recipe is perfect for large families. It’s also made with just 5 simple and cheap ingredients. If you’re looking for simple week-night meals, this one is a keeper!Course: Main CourseServings: 8https://ce3c4c34a63d1a2a9394063397ef4495.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-38/html/container.htmlIngredients

  • 1 (1lb) box thin spaghetti
  • 2 (24oz) jars of marinara or pasta sauce
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 8 frozen chicken patties (I buy the Tyson brand)
  • Seasoning to taste (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
  2. Cook and drain the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Mix with 3/4 of the tomato sauce (1.5 jars) and 2 cups of shredded mozzarella. You can also additionally season to your liking with salt, pepper, garlic powder or Italian seasoning.
  3. Dump the pasta into your casserole dish, and top with 8 frozen chicken patties.
  4. Top the chicken with the remaining sauce and spread it around to cover everything well. Evenly sprinkle the top with 1 cup (or more) of shredded mozzarella and 1/2 cup of grated parmesan.
  5. Bake in the center rack for about 30 minutes, or until the cheese starts to brown and the chicken is heated all the way through.

Recipe Notes

  • You can also make the chicken parmesan without the spaghetti following the same instructions (just minus the pasta mixture). We’ve done this to make sandwiches! Delish.
  • Feel free to further flavor the tomato sauce to your preference. I usually like to add in a little garlic powder & Italian seasoning depending on the brand of sauce.
  • You can also replace the cheese that’s mixed in with the spaghetti with shredded cheddar or colby jack (or a mixture depending on what you have on hand).