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Chicken Patty Parmesan Recipe

4.5 from 68 reviews

A comforting and easy Chicken Patty Parmesan recipe that layers crispy chicken patties with rich spaghetti sauce and melted cheeses, baked to perfection and served atop a bed of spaghetti for a family-friendly Italian-inspired meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken Parm Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
  • 8 frozen chicken patties
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Parmesan cheese, to taste

Spaghetti

  • Spaghetti pasta (quantity as needed, typically 8 oz for 4 servings)
  • Water and salt for boiling pasta

Instructions

  1. Gather Ingredients: Collect all ingredients including frozen chicken patties, spaghetti sauce, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and spaghetti pasta.
  2. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the chicken parmesan.
  3. Boil Water for Pasta: Fill a large pot with water, add salt, and bring it to a boil to cook the spaghetti later.
  4. Prepare Baking Dish: Pour 1 cup of spaghetti sauce into a 9″x13″ casserole dish and spread it evenly as a base layer.
  5. Add Chicken Patties: Place the 8 frozen chicken patties over the sauce in a single layer within the dish.
  6. Add Cheese: Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly across the chicken patties.
  7. Top with More Sauce: Spoon the remaining 1 1/2 cups of spaghetti sauce over the cheese and chicken, covering them well.
  8. Sprinkle Parmesan: Add Parmesan cheese generously on top for extra flavor and a crispy finish.
  9. Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 23-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chicken is heated through.
  10. Cook Spaghetti: While baking, add spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente, then drain.
  11. Serve: Plate the cooked spaghetti, then top with the baked chicken patties and sauce, garnishing with additional Parmesan if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • Using frozen chicken patties saves prep time and creates a convenient meal.
  • You can substitute spaghetti with any pasta shape you prefer.
  • Adjust the amount of cheese and sauce to your taste.
  • Make sure to bake long enough until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for 2-3 days and reheated in the oven.

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