Chicken Parmesan Casserole
This easy chicken parmesan casserole uses ingredients most of us keep on hand in the pantry, and combines them in a hearty meal that's quick to prepare. Taking the flavors of the beloved Italian American classic, we've streamlined the process transforming it into a simple dump and bake supper the whole family will enjoy!
Servings: 6
Calories: 282kcal
Ingredients
- 3-4 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 5-6 basil leaves chopped or chifonade
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2-1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups garlic flavored croutons lightly crushed
Instructions
- Lightly spray a 9x13" baking dish with non stick cooking spray. Spread the chicken out evenly in the bottom of the dish.3-4 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
- Sprinkle the seasonings evenly out over the chunked chicken.2 cloves garlic, pinch crushed red pepper flakes, 5-6 basil leaves, salt and pepper
- Pour the sauce evenly out overtop, using the back of a spoon if necessary to spread it out evenly.2 cups marinara sauce
- Sprinkle half of the cheese evenly out over the top.1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/2-1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Add the croutons in an even layer. Top with the remaining cheese.2 cups garlic flavored croutons
- Bake at 350° degrees for 40-45 minutes.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before scooping and serving.
- Serve with pasta, and your favorite simple sides, then enjoy!
Notes
- We use pulled rotisserie chicken in this recipe. I make sure to always have one on hand for easy meals like this. However, you can also cook 2-3 chicken breasts, chop them or shred them, and then use them in the recipe.
- If you don't have fresh garlic cloves on hand, you can easily sub prepared minced garlic.
- Marinara sauce is thin and what I prefer in this recipe for a more 'classic' chicken Parmesan feel, but we've subbed spaghetti sauce plenty of times. The result's equally tasty.
- Plain croutons will work just as well as their garlic infused counterparts. Be careful when smashing them though. You don't want to pulverize them, because then they'll become soggy during cooking. You just want to break them up a little bit.
- If you don't have Parmesan on hand, you can use all mozzarella. Alternatively, pecorino romano makes a perfect substitute.
Nutrition
Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1003mg | Potassium: 475mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 1.7mg