Chicken Parmesan Casserole

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Easy and Delicious Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Sometimes you just need something cheesy and delicious for dinner. Something totally satisfying and filling. Maybe some chicken covered with tomato sauce and cheese baked on top of your favorite rotini pasta!

Chicken Parm Casserole!

Follow along with us as we make this easy Chicken Parmesan Casserole that is perfect for any night of the week.

Use about 3 cups of shredded leftover chicken for this recipe. If you do not have leftover chicken,  you can quickly boil your boneless chicken breasts in chicken broth.

To Boil Your Boneless Chicken Breasts Quickly –  For this recipe, use 1 lb. of boneless chicken breast.  Lightly salt and pepper both sides of the chicken breasts. Bring 2 cups of chicken broth to a light boil in a medium skillet with a lid. Place chicken in the broth; reduce heat and simmer for about 7-10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.  Flip the chicken twice during cooking. Remove chicken to a cutting board and shred using two forks.

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Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

35 mins

 

Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Casserole with Rotini Pasta

Course: Easy Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Servings: 6

Calories: 376 kcal

Ingredients

• 4 cups rotini pasta
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 (24 oz) jar Marinara sauce
• 3 cups shredded chicken ( or 1 lb. boneless chicken boiled & shredded)
• 1/2 cup seasoned Panko bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1-1/2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided

Instructions

1. Spray a 2 quart casserole dish with nonstick spray.

2. Cook rotini pasta according to package directions, Drain pasta and return back to the pan.  Stir in butter and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Stir in about 1/2 of the marinara sauce and heat until just warm.

3. Pour pasta mixture into the casserole dish and spread out with a spoon.

4. Add chicken on top of the pasta layer and pour on the remaining sauce. Spread sauce with a spoon to cover chicken. 

5. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and the Mozzarella cheese

6. Mix the breadcrumbs with oil and sprinkle over top. Bake covered for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Amount Per Serving (6 g)

Calories 376 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12g 18%

Saturated Fat 4g 20%

Cholesterol 68mg 23%

Sodium 992mg 41%

Potassium 674mg 19%

Total Carbohydrates 40g 13%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 6g

Protein 26g 52%

Vitamin A 13.9%

Vitamin C 10.4%

Calcium 11.9%

Iron 13.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

You can certainly make your own breadcrumbs, but for this chicken parm casserole recipe we used Progresso Italian Style flavored crumbs.