Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti Bake Recipe
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
42 minutes
Servings:
8 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1 pound dried spaghetti
  • 2 (24-ounce) jars tomato sauce
  • 1 pound cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup roughly chopped basil leaves, divided
  • 1 (16-ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1 cup seasoned panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  2. Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Season with 2 teaspoons salt.
  3. Add spaghetti and cook for 7 to 9 minutes until a little shy of al dente.
  4. Drain and return spaghetti to pot.
  5. Add tomato sauce, chicken, garlic, Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper to the spaghetti. Stir to combine.
  6. Transfer half the spaghetti mixture to a 5-quart baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle evenly with half the basil, then half the mozzarella.
  8. Repeat with remaining spaghetti mixture, basil, and mozzarella.
  9. In a small bowl, stir to combine panko, Parmesan, and butter.
  10. Sprinkle the panko mixture over mozzarella layer to coat.
  11. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown.
  12. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional basil if desired.