Chicken Parmesan Casserole
A comforting Chicken Parmesan Casserole that combines juicy chicken with marinara sauce and layers of melted cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups cooked pasta (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the shredded chicken, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper in a large bowl.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with a bit of oil or cooking spray and spread half of the chicken mixture evenly across the bottom.
- Sprinkle one cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken layer.
- Spoon the remaining chicken mixture on top of the cheese layer, spreading it out to cover.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve over cooked pasta if using, and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider making your own marinara sauce. You can also use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg