Description
Chicken Parmesan Casserole combines tender shredded chicken, pasta, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese baked together into a comforting Italian-American family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add shredded chicken, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper then cook for about 5 minutes
- In a mixing bowl combine cooked pasta, marinara sauce, half the mozzarella cheese, and half the Parmesan cheese
- Add the seasoned chicken to the pasta mixture and stir until evenly combined
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly
- Top the casserole with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes
- Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until the cheese becomes bubbly and lightly golden
- Remove from oven, allow to cool for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time
- Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition
- Use reduced-fat cheese to make the dish lighter
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 720
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 95