Easy Baked Chicken and Pasta

Name: Easy Baked Chicken and Pasta with Red Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs); 2 tbsp olive oil; all-purpose seasoning, to taste; 1 (16 oz) package pappardelle pasta; salt, for pasta water; 1 (24 oz) jar roasted garlic pasta sauce; 2 tbsp butter; Parmesan cheese, for garnish

This easy baked chicken and pasta combines seasoned chicken breasts with pappardelle and jarred roasted garlic sauce for a realistic weeknight meal that comes together with minimal fuss.

🌍American 🏷️Baked chicken 🏷️Pasta 🏷️Pappardelle 🏷️Chicken breast Weeknight dinner

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Total

30 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$17–$28

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
2 tbsp olive oil
all-purpose seasoning, to taste
1 (16 oz) package pappardelle pasta
salt, for pasta water
1 (24 oz) jar roasted garlic pasta sauce
2 tbsp butter
Parmesan cheese, for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
2
Season the chicken generously on both sides with your favorite all-purpose seasoning.
3
Bake the chicken until cooked through. (Note: Temperature and time not specified, but 375°F for 20-25 minutes is standard).
4
While the chicken bakes, bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
5
Salt the boiling water generously.
6
Add pasta to the water and cook according to package directions.
7
Pour the jarred pasta sauce into a small saucepan and heat over low heat.
8
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and return it to the pot.
9
Add butter to the hot pasta and stir until melted and the pasta is coated.
10
To serve, place a portion of buttered pasta on a plate, top with a baked chicken breast, and spoon over the warm sauce.
11
Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Pat chicken breasts dry before seasoning to promote browning and help seasoning stick.
Pound chicken breasts to even thickness (about ¾ inch) so they bake uniformly and avoid overcooking thin edges.
Finish with freshly grated Parmesan rather than pre-grated for better flavor and texture melting.
Don't skip the butter in the sauce—it adds richness and helps the jarred sauce taste more homemade.

Substitutions

Pappardelle → any long or short pasta (spaghetti, penne, rigatoni)
Roasted garlic pasta sauce → marinara or vodka sauce
Boneless, skinless chicken breast → boneless, skinless chicken thighs (increase baking time by 5–10 minutes)
Olive oil → butter for cooking chicken

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooked chicken and pasta separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of sauce or water to restore moisture.