Chicken Parmesan Casserole
A delightful and easy to prepare Chicken Parmesan Casserole perfect for family meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, marinara sauce, cooked pasta, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer the chicken mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the top of the casserole for a crunchy topping.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to use leftover rotisserie chicken to save time.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- To make it spicier, add red pepper flakes to the mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg