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Add a little spin on your usual spaghetti night and try my tasty Chicken parmesan spaghetti bake, a simple and hearty meal the whole family will enjoy.

This Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti Bake is the twist on a classic spaghetti meal you’ve been missing! Saucy and flavorful, this pasta is baked to perfection, resulting in a creamy, melty, cheesy masterpiece the whole family will love.

Made with whole-grain spaghetti, juicy shredded chicken, and three kinds of cheese, this pasta bake is as delicious as it is nourishing. And it’s SO easy to whip up! Best of all, it comes in at just 7 WW points per serving.

The ingredients used for this dish are simple everyday ingredients that most people keep stocked. If you go to the cupboard and realize you don’t have spaghetti but you have other pasta give one of them a try. I am sure this dish will taste just as good with any kind of pasta.

Why you should try this Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti

This cheesy spaghetti bake is a quick and easy crowd-pleaser that’s packed with flavor and nutrition! I know you’ll love this recipe because it’s:

Quick and easy: Simply cook the pasta, add in the sauce and cheese, and bake! A full family dinner, ready in under an hour.

Comforting family favorite: Is there anything more comforting than a warm, saucy spaghetti meal? This family fave has warmed our hearts for generations!
Healthy and nourishing: Heart-healthy marinara sauce, calcium-rich cheese, and protein-packed chicken breast help balance this classic recipe.

Ingredients needed for Chicken Parm Spaghetti Bake

Spaghetti
Cooked shredded chicken
Tomato sauce, I used my zero-point vegetable tomato sauce *any store-bought pasta sauce will also work
1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

How to make Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti (step-by-step)

I promise you, waiting for the pasta to bake is the most difficult part of this recipe! It all comes together so easily, and the whole meal is ready in less than an hour.

Preheat oven to 350F.
Boil spaghetti on medium-high heat, according to the package. Drain and set aside.
In a shallow bowl mix together the sauce, cooked shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Then stir in the pasta.
Place the spaghetti mixture into a greased 9×13 casserole dish (or oven-safe skillet or oven pan) and sprinkle with the shredded parmesan cheese.
Cover with foil and bake in the oven for 25 minutes. Serve immediately, makes 6 servings.

Weight Watchers points breakdown

As the recipe is written, the points for this classic Italian dinner are as follows:

Spaghetti = 19 points
Shredded chicken = 0 points
Tomato sauce = 6 points
½ cup Shredded mozzarella cheese = 5 points
½ cup Shredded parmesan cheese = 6 points
Grated parmesan cheese = 4 points
Italian seasoning = 0 points
Salt & pepper = 0 points

Total of 40 points / 6 servings = 7 points per serving

The points in the old systems are:

Personal Points- 3-9PP depending on your 0PP foods
Smart Points- Green- 9, Blue- 8, Purple- 3
Points plus- 8PP

Variations and substitutions

While you can’t go wrong with the classic Italian flavors in this dish, it is so versatile in terms of flavor profiles and dietary swaps.

- Make it vegan: If dairy isn’t an option for you, try using vegan cheese substitutes.
- Gluten-free: To keep this gluten-free, sub a gluten-free variety for the traditional pasta. Using quinoa flour pasta cuts the points from the pasta in half.

Optional add-ons: To elevate this dish, garnish with fresh basil, garlic fakes, a sprinkle of Italian breadcrumbs, or a drizzle of olive oil!

Meat options: If you’re looking for some variety, try swapping out the chicken for some ground beef or turkey, perfect for this turkey sloppy joe pasta bake!

Flavor variations: Spicy, Mexican, Asian-fusion — Use this recipe as a guideline, and try out any flavor profiles you enjoy! One of my favorites is this flavorful French onion chicken pasta bake.
Add some veg: Mix in some of your favorite cooked veggies for some extra fiber. Broccoli, spaghetti squash, onions, or zucchini would be delicious!

Tips and Tricks for this spaghetti bake

Shredded chicken: I cook 4-5 large chicken breasts in chicken broth or water for 3-4 hours on high in the crockpot. Remove from the crockpot and shred it with a fork or knife. Or, you can buy a roasted chicken and shred the meat.

Meal Prep: Make a large batch of chicken and use it for meal prep throughout the week! Store leftover chicken in the fridge for 4-5 days or freeze it.
Storage: Keep leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven, air fryer, or microwave. It freezes well too!

If you’re loving this comforting pasta meal, be sure to check out some of my other pasta dishes, like this one-pot easy ground turkey pasta. For the seafood lovers out there, this Weight Watchers shrimp pasta is simple, delicious, and ready in 30 minutes!

Looking for some similar recipes? Try my Chicken parmesan lasagna rolls, or my One-pot chicken parmesan pasta

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