Description
Enjoy a cozy Chicken Parmesan Casserole that’s loaded with chicken, cheese, and pasta. This family-friendly dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with an irresistible blend of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 cups chicken cooked and shredded
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated, divided
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 Tablespoons butter melted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions, drain, and combine in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, shredded chicken, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Spread the pasta mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Top with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
- In a small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, and salt. Sprinkle over the cheese layer.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes, garnish with fresh basil, and serve.
Notes
Feel free to use homemade marinara sauce for added flavor.
This dish can be assembled a day ahead and baked just before serving.
Substitute chicken with turkey for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg