Description
Chicken Parmesan Casserole is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, rich marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheese. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, providing a warm and satisfying meal that everyone will love. With layers of flavor and a crunchy topping, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will have your loved ones coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 3 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in olive oil until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add marinara sauce to the skillet; stir to coat and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the chicken mixture, then sprinkle half of both cheeses.
- Repeat layering with the remaining chicken mixture and cheeses, finishing with panko breadcrumbs drizzled with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 110mg