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Baked Chicken With Pasta Sauce Recipe

This simple recipe elevates everyday chicken to a flavorful masterpiece! Using your favorite pasta sauce (Prego Traditional works wonderfully!), this baked chicken dish is quick, easy, and incredibly satisfying. The perfect weeknight meal for busy families. Easily adaptable to any amount of chicken – simply adjust the sauce accordingly (add 1-1.5 cups of sauce per extra pound of chicken).

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 898.5 kcal
Protein 107g
Rating 4.2 (5 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Baked Chicken With Pasta Sauce

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 cups pasta sauce
  • cooked spaghetti
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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How to Make Baked Chicken With Pasta Sauce

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Grease a 13x9 inch baking dish or a 2-quart baking dish.
  3. Pat 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
  4. Season chicken generously with 1 tsp seasoned salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp garlic powder.
  5. Place seasoned chicken in the prepared baking dish.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven and drain any excess fat from the dish.
  8. Pour 2 cups of your favorite pasta sauce evenly over the chicken.
  9. Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  10. Sprinkle 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken during the last 5 minutes of baking.
  11. Serve immediately over cooked spaghetti.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

45 g

Sugar

69g

Fat

61g

Carbs

27g

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