Easy Chicken Parmesan Pasta Bake
Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 4 · medium

A family-friendly twist on classic chicken parmesan, featuring baked chicken tenders in a creamy tomato sauce and melty mozzarella, served over a bed of whole wheat pasta.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken tenders
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- 2
In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs. In another shallow bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.


