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Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Chicken Parmesan Casserole

This Chicken Parmesan Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a comforting family meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken Mixture
  • 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded You can use rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
Casserole Mixture
  • 2 cups cooked pasta e.g., penne or rotini
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Divided into two portions
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Divided into two portions
  • for garnish fresh basil or parsley Optional garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and heat for about 5 minutes until warmed through.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, marinara sauce, half of the Parmesan cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Mix well.
  4. Add the seasoned chicken to the pasta mixture and mix until everything is evenly distributed.
  5. Pour the casserole mixture into the greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread it evenly.
  6. Top the casserole with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  7. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  9. Once done, take it out of the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley, if using.
  10. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal

Notes

This casserole is great for using up leftover chicken. You can prepare it ahead of time and bake when ready.
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