Description
Chicken Parmesan Casserole is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that brings together tender chicken, zesty marinara, and gooey cheese, all topped with a delightful breadcrumb crust. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe combines ease with rich flavors to create a meal that’s both satisfying and memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side).
- Place cooked chicken in the baking dish; pour marinara sauce over it.
- Layer mozzarella cheese on top, followed by Parmesan cheese.
- Combine breadcrumbs with Italian seasoning; drizzle olive oil over them and sprinkle on top of the casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with eggplant. Experiment with different cheeses for added flavor. Let the casserole rest before serving for better slicing.