Check out this easy back-to-school Chicken Patty Parmesan recipe kids love that can be prepared in under 30 minutes!
It is back-to-school time, which means it is time to return to a mealtime routine. Our family has a tradition where we allow each child to pick out a special back-to-school dinner.
My son requested Chicken ‘Sketti. That is what he calls an old favorite recipe of ours: Chicken Patty Parmesan served on top of spaghetti. My daughter usually requests sushi.
Chicken Patty Parmesan Recipe
I do not want to make it from scratch, taking the time to bread the chicken, so I use frozen chicken patties. I also used a jar of spaghetti sauce. There is no shame in making things quick and easy in a limited amount of time. Plus, it makes everyone happy!
How to Make Chicken Parmesan with Frozen Chicken Patties
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions.
- Preheat the oven to 400°.
- Cover the bottom of your casserole dish with some spaghetti sauce.
- Place frozen breaded chicken patties on top of the sauce.
- Cover the chicken with shredded cheese.
- Pour the rest of the pasta sauce over the cheesy chicken.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake according to the patty package directions.
How easy is that? It is pretty tasty, too! My family loves this Chicken Patty Parmesan Recipe.
I serve it with fruit and a side salad. You can also mix vegetables into the tomato sauce or serve it over a different type of pasta.
In addition to preparing back-to-school dinners, I have lunches to pack.
My daughter brings lunch from home every day. She enjoys meat and cheese sandwiches. See tips for packing lunches for teens.
This lunch consisted of a whole wheat sandwich with turkey and cheese, dill pickle, and lettuce. Carrot and celery sticks accompanied by a ranch dip in a little container. There were also fresh raspberries and mango. A cheese stick topped off the lunch.
What type of back-to-school meals do you prepare? See my tips for easy dinners to go.
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Chicken Patty Parmesan
Here is an easy shortcut recipe for Chicken Parmesan using chicken patties.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
- 8 frozen chicken patties
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- spaghetti
Instructions
- Gather the ingredients.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Prepare a pot of water to boil for the pasta.
- Line a 9"x13" casserole dish with 1 cup of spaghetti sauce.
- Place 8 chicken patties into the dish.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken patties.
- Spoon the remaining pasta sauce over the chicken and cheese.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake for 23-25 minutes.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the spaghetti according to package directions.
- Serve the Chicken Parmesan on top of a bed of spaghetti.
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 110Total Fat: 3.75gSaturated Fat: 1.9gCholesterol: 7.5mgSodium: 87mgCarbohydrates: 15gSugar: 1gProtein: 1.1g
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Crystal
Friday 19th of April 2019
Are the chicken patties frozen when you bake them with the sauce?
Diana Rambles
Monday 22nd of April 2019
Frozen
Carolyn Frasier
Saturday 13th of April 2019
Can I use alfredo sauce instead of spaghetti sauce. My grand does not like spaghetti sauce
Diana Rambles
Sunday 14th of April 2019
Sure! My kids love alfredo.
Miz Helen
Tuesday 28th of August 2018
What a great idea and a great recipe! Hope you are having a great week and thank you so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday! Miz Helen
Cathy
Monday 22nd of August 2016
I love this delicious dinner idea and that each child gets to choose what meal to enjoy! {client}
Diana Rambles
Tuesday 23rd of August 2016
Thanks, Cathy! It makes the going back to school thing less painful! LOL! {CL}