By Shona Bonewit
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
In a large pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Cook the whole wheat spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In an oven-safe baking dish, spread 1/2 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom. Place the seared chicken breasts on top of the sauce.
Pour the remaining 1/2 cup of marinara sauce over the chicken breasts.
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the chicken, followed by the Parmesan cheese.
Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Once baked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
Serve the chicken parmesan with the cooked spaghetti. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
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This Main Course Italian Chicken recipe is ready in 45 minutes and features Chicken breasts, Marinara sauce, Mozzarella cheese and other delicious ingredients. Contains 650 calories total.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
In a large pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Cook the whole wheat spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In an oven-safe baking dish, spread 1/2 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom. Place the seared chicken breasts on top of the sauce.
Pour the remaining 1/2 cup of marinara sauce over the chicken breasts.
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the chicken, followed by the Parmesan cheese.
Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Once baked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
Serve the chicken parmesan with the cooked spaghetti. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Calories per Serving: 650
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