Description
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.
Ingredients
- 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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian