Chicken Parmesan Casserole
A comforting and hearty Chicken Parmesan Casserole featuring layers of cooked chicken, pasta, and marinara sauce topped with melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Regular
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 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.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, marinara sauce, half of the Parmesan cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Mix well.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the pasta mixture and stir until everything is evenly distributed.
- Pour the casserole mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before garnishing with fresh basil or parsley, if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge. It’s great for using leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
Find it online: https://www.mubrecipes.com/chicken-parmesan-casserole/