Ingredients
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- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and diced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and add cooked chicken, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Mix in marinara sauce and cooked macaroni.
- Add half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbling and golden.
Notes
- Use leftover chicken for a quicker preparation.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Meat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Parmesan Mac & Cheese, comfort food, cheesy pasta, easy dinner