Description
Chicken Parmesan Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, seamlessly blending tender chicken, rich marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheese into a single, hearty dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this easy-to-make casserole will have your family gathering around the table with anticipation. Each bite delivers a satisfying combination of flavors and textures that make it an instant favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces; season with salt and pepper.
- Layer half of the chicken in the baking dish, followed by half of the marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat layers with remaining chicken, marinara, mozzarella, and top with breadcrumbs.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in seasoned oil before layering.
Feel free to customize by adding vegetables or spices to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg