Zesty Chicken Parmesan Pasta Bake

Ingredients

• 8 oz whole wheat pasta
• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, toss the cubed chicken with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper.