Description
Chicken Parmesan Casserole is a cheesy, saucy, and baked-to-golden-perfection dinner that serves 4. This comforting Italian-inspired casserole layers tender chicken with marinara and melted mozzarella, finished with a crispy breadcrumb topping for a crowd-pleasing weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: chopped fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Spread shredded chicken evenly in the dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the chicken and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with olive oil and sprinkle evenly over the top.
- Bake until hot and bubbly with a golden, crispy topping.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh basil for a fresh, herby finish.
- Best served warm for the gooey cheese and bubbly sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 1 casserole serving)
- Calories: 527
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 1150 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
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