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Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Delicious Chicken Parmesan Casserole for Easy Family Dinners

This Chicken Parmesan Casserole is a comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights, combining classic flavors into a hearty meal that everyone loves.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 3 cups Cooked Chicken Can use rotisserie chicken
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce Homemade or store-bought
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Or fresh minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 8 ounces Penne Pasta Gluten-free pasta for gluten-free version
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Can substitute with cheddar
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Pecorino can be used
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Gluten-free breadcrumbs can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Melted butter can be an alternative

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken Parmesan Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking dish with a light coating of olive oil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and cooked penne pasta. Stir well.
  3. Layer half of the chicken and pasta mixture in the greased baking dish. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top.
  4. Repeat the layering process with the remaining chicken and pasta mixture, followed by the rest of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
  5. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with olive oil and sprinkle generously over the top layer of cheese.
  6. Bake the casserole for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
  7. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and stored for easy reheating. Adjust the spices to your family's taste preferences.

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