Description
A comforting Chicken Parmesan Casserole with tender chicken, gooey cheese, and a rich marinara sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
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 (e.g., penne or rotini)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir and warm through for about 5 minutes.
- Combine the cooked pasta, marinara sauce, half of the Parmesan cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese in a spacious mixing bowl. Stir well.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the pasta mixture and fold gently to mix evenly.
- Pour the casserole mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil or parsley before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
For make-ahead tips, prepare the casserole a day in advance. You can also customize it by adding vegetables or swapping the chicken for turkey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken Parmesan, Casserole, Italian Comfort Food, Family Dinner, Easy Meals