Chicken Parm Casserole

This easy Chicken Parm Casserole is the perfect weeknight dinner. A tasty meal that everyone will love. Cooked chicken, pasta, spaghetti sauce, cheeses, and Italian seasoning, a super delicious casserole that takes under an hour to prepare.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken parm casserole, chicken parmesan casserole, chicken parmesan casserole with pasta

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

resting time 5

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 469kcal

Author Eileen Murphy Kelly

Equipment

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Large Stockpot
Colander
9x13 baking dish
Wooden Spoon
aluminum foil
Cheese Grater

Ingredients

1 (16) ounce box, penne pasta
1 pound shredded cooked chicken
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese equally divided
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese equally divided
32 ounce marinara sauce note 1
chopped fresh parsley optional garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F/ 177°C. Cook the pasta according to the package and drain.
Add the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, Italian seasoning, ½ cup of mozzarella cheese, ½ cup of Parmesan cheese, and the spaghetti sauce. Mix until well combined.
Spread the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and cover with foil. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove the casserole from the oven and remove the foil. Top the casserole with the remaining cheese.
Return the casserole to the oven, uncovered and bake for another 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly.
Optional garnish, top the casserole with fresh topped parsley.
Let rest about 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

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Note 1: Homemade Marinara Sauce can be used.

Note 2: For best results, shred the cheese and then measure the cheese for the recipe.

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days

Variations:

Chicken: The cooked chicken can also be cut into cubes for the casserole.
Spice: Add ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
Any small pasta shape can be used.

I am not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

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