Dump And Bake Chicken Parmesan Casserole
A comforting, high-protein twist on a classic chicken parmesan, made easy with simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 2 cups cooked, diced chicken
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Layer half of the pasta mixture in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Add one cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the pasta layer.
- Finish with the remaining pasta mixture and top with remaining mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve garnished with fresh basil or parsley, and consider offering garlic bread or a green salad on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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