Description
This Chicken Parmesan Casserole recipe is a delicious twist on the classic Italian favorite. It’s cheesy, comforting, and perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 1½ lbs cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Topping:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Combine chicken, marinara sauce, and pasta. Season, then pour into baking dish.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Mix breadcrumbs, butter, seasoning, and garlic powder. Sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden. Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken for convenience.
- For extra flavor, layer slices of fresh mozzarella or add a pinch of crushed red pepper.
- Serve with garlic bread or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
