Description
Indulge in this delicious and comforting Baked Chicken Parmesan Casserole, a flavorful twist on the classic Italian favorite. Tender chicken, savory marinara sauce, gooey melted cheese, and crispy breadcrumbs come together in this easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
For the Casserole:
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer Chicken: Spread the chopped chicken in the dish, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Add Sauces and Cheese: Pour marinara sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Top with Breadcrumbs: Mix panko breadcrumbs with olive oil, coat evenly, and sprinkle over the cheese.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until chicken is cooked through and top is golden and crispy.
- Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with basil or parsley and serving.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep.
- Add a layer of cooked pasta or serve over spaghetti for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
