Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsMama Carolla'sChicken Parmesan (penne Pasta) Recipe

Chicken Parmesan (penne Pasta) Recipe

Inspired by Mama Carolla's
Time1h
Serves4

Sicilian style, lightly breaded and sauteed, covered with romano, parmesan and mozzarella, then finished with our own marinara sauce

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Method

Pasta Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Penne Pasta

    In a large pot of boiling salted water, add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Chicken Preparation

  1. 2

    Prepare the Chicken

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.

  2. 3

    Bread the Chicken

    Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in the eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.

  3. 4

    Cook the Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the breaded chicken breasts and sauté for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and place on a baking sheet.

Cheese Topping

  1. 5

    Add the Cheese

    Top each chicken breast with a layer of romano cheese, parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese.

Marinara Sauce Preparation

  1. 6

    Make the Marinara Sauce

    In the same skillet used for the chicken, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, black pepper, and fresh basil. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Combine and Bake

    Pour marinara sauce over the chicken breasts and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Serve the baked chicken parmesan over the cooked penne pasta, drizzled with additional marinara sauce if desired.

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