And if you're in need of a meal that will warm up your soul and make everyone at the table smile… This Cheesy Baked Chicken Parmesan with Fusilli is the ideal meal! Crispy chicken, marinara and mozzarella are combined in this dish served over generous noodles. Okay, now to the reasons why I think you should give this recipe a try!
Why Make This Recipe
This recipe is very simple, and it gets everyone in one place (at the dinner table) eating! This is a timeless go-to comfort food that works well on hectic weeknights or even chill out weekends. Also, anything that involves melty cheese and good old-fashioned pasta? It is the perfect way to take chicken and convert it into something excitingly delicious.
Cheesy Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe with Fusilli
Ingredients:
- Ingredients for 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (15 oz) jar marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 pound fusilli pasta
- Salt for cooking water
- shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 cup
- Olive oil
Directions:
- Add the flour, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning garlic powder salt and black pepper to a shallow dish. Dip the chicken breasts into this mixture, ensuring they are completely covered.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle in oil. Drop in the coated chicken breasts, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden browned and cooked through.
- Meanwhile cook chicken, bring a large pot of generously salted water to the boil. Put the fusilli pasta and let it cook following package directions until al dente. Drain once the pasta has cooked and set to one side.
- Lay the cooked chicken breasts on a baking sheet. Top each breast with marinara and a handful shredded mozzarella.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for about 5-7 minutes. You want the cheese to melt and be bubbling.
- Serve the fusilli on plates. Plate the baked chicken parmesan and top each with marinara sauce. Garnish with a few fresh basil leaves for added flair!
