Chicken Parmesan Cheesy Pasta Boats Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

This Chicken Parmesan Cheesy Pasta Boats Recipe combines the classic flavors of chicken parmesan with pasta in a fun and delicious way. Perfect for a family dinner, these pasta boats are filled with tender chicken, marinara sauce, and gooey cheese.

The recipe is straightforward and allows for customization based on your preferences. You can easily adjust the ingredients or add extra toppings to make it your own.

Delicious Chicken Parmesan Pasta Boats

These pasta boats are hollowed-out shells filled with a savory mixture of chicken, marinara sauce, and cheese, then baked until bubbly and golden. The recipe takes about 50 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

4 large pasta shells
1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Fill the Shells: Spoon the chicken mixture into each pasta shell, then place them in a baking dish.
Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the filled shells.
Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve: Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve hot.