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
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- 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.
- Dump the pasta into your casserole dish, and top with 8 frozen chicken patties.
- 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.
- 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).