Description
A comforting Chicken Parmesan Casserole with shredded chicken, marinara sauce, creamy cheeses, and pasta, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, and seasonings (Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper).
- Stir in the cooked pasta until evenly mixed.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Use leftover chicken for a quicker meal. Feel free to experiment with cheese and pasta options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg