Chicken Parmesan & Pasta Casserole
A comforting dish blending tender chicken, rich marinara, and gooey cheese with pasta. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (like penne or rotini)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Once done, drain and set aside.
- If you haven’t cooked your chicken yet, do that now. Once cooked, allow it to cool slightly before shredding into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese generously on top.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and beautifully golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Optionally, garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the pasta to prevent a mushy texture. You can customize the casserole with veggie add-ins or different meats for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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