Chicken Parmesan Casserole
All the flavor of chicken parmesan layered into an easy casserole — pasta, shredded chicken, marinara, and plenty of melted cheese under a buttery breadcrumb topping.
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Total Time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 6 servings
Throwing together a quick, satisfying weeknight dinner doesn't get much easier than this one. I love that you can double it for a bigger crowd, assemble it a day or two ahead and keep it in the fridge, or tuck it straight into the freezer for a rainy day.
Grab a loaf of garlic bread and a bag of Caesar salad kit, and you've basically got yourself a full Italian feast with almost no effort.
This is one of those recipes I keep coming back to whenever the week gets away from me and dinner still needs to happen.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. pasta, cooked and drained
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed), tossed with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 (24 oz.) jar spaghetti sauce (your favorite kind)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spread the cooked pasta into the bottom of a greased 8x8 inch baking dish, then layer the chicken on top.
- 2Pour the spaghetti sauce evenly over the chicken, making sure it's fully covered. Sprinkle with parmesan, then mozzarella.
- 3Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the mozzarella and drizzle with the melted butter.
- 4Bake for 30 minutes and serve hot.
Storage & Reheating
Double the recipe and split it between two freezer-safe containers to store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
