Description
Chicken Parmesan Casserole is a comforting and delicious twist on the classic dish. Layered with tender chicken, rich marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese, all topped with crispy breadcrumbs, this casserole is perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. In just under an hour, you can impress your loved ones with a flavorful meal that’s sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the chicken, followed by a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs with olive oil until coated. Sprinkle evenly over the cheese layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Serve hot, optionally drizzling with extra marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg