Description
Indulge in a comforting and hearty Chicken Parmesan Casserole, a delicious twist on the classic dish. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender chicken, savory marinara sauce, and gooey cheeses baked to perfection with a crispy topping.
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture:
- 3 cups cooked shredded or diced chicken
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Layer:
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Topping:
- 1½ cups garlic croutons or panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Prepare Chicken Mixture: In a large bowl, mix chicken, marinara sauce, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the top.
- Create Topping: Toss croutons or breadcrumbs with melted butter, then sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with basil or parsley.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works well.
- For a low-carb option, skip or replace croutons with a low-carb alternative.
- Pair with salad or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
