Description
Chicken Parmesan Casserole: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken and marinara sauce. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese and half of the Parmesan cheese over the chicken layer.
- In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well, then sprinkle this mixture over the cheese layer.
- Finish by adding the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top of the breadcrumbs.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
- If desired, garnish with fresh basil leaves for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg