Description
This Easy Chicken Parmesan Casserole combines shredded chicken, cozy pasta, and rich marinara sauce, topped with gooey cheese for a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and sprinkle with salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Top generously with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead by assembling the casserole a day prior and refrigerating. It’s freezer-friendly for easy meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg