Chicken Parmesan Casserole
A comforting dish that combines tender chicken, gooey cheese, and zesty marinara, all layered with pasta and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded Using rotisserie chicken saves time!
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups cooked pasta Penne or rotini works great!
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Garnish
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, warm 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 everything is warmed through.
Mixing
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, marinara sauce, half of the Parmesan, and half of the mozzarella. Mix well.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the pasta mixture, blending all the ingredients until evenly distributed.
Baking
- Pour the combined mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil, then continue baking for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh basil or parsley, if using.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
This casserole is delightful on its own, but consider serving it with a fresh green salad or garlic bread. For storage, keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.