Steps
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a 13-inch by 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In the prepared dish, whisk together the marinara sauce, water, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
Add the uncooked pasta and the raw chicken. Stir until evenly distributed.
Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Make sure that your dish is covered tightly so that none of the moisture escapes (the pasta needs to absorb the liquid as it cooks). Bake the covered dish for 30 minutes.
Uncover the dish and give the pasta a good stir. At this point the pasta will still be firm and there will still be quite a bit of liquid in the dish. That's fine! Spread mozzarella over the top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.
Bake uncovered for 10-15 more minutes (or until cheese is melted, top is golden brown, pasta is tender, and chicken is cooked through). Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired. Serve!
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