Description
This Chicken Parmesan Casserole features tender rotini pasta, savory marinara sauce, shredded chicken, and layers of melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, creating a cozy and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 cups chicken cooked and shredded
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated, divided
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 Tablespoons butter melted
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions, then drain and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, shredded chicken, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, and ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the pasta and mix well.
- Spread the pasta mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Top the pasta with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese.
- In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and salt, then sprinkle over the cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Let the dish cool for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh basil. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, consider using garlic and onion powder in the chicken mixture.
Fresh herbs can enhance the flavor; feel free to add extra basil or oregano.
Ensure the chicken is thoroughly cooked and seasoned well for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg