Description
Chicken Parmesan Casserole is a comforting dish that combines crispy chicken, zesty marinara, and gooey cheese in one delicious layer. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this easy-to-make casserole delivers restaurant-quality flavors right at home. With its bubbling cheese and crunchy topping, it’s sure to impress everyone at the table. Dive into this warm, cheesy goodness—your family will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves (or 2 tsp dried basil)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder; slice thinly.
- Layer half of the marinara sauce in the baking dish, followed by half of the chicken slices.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the chicken, then coat with half of the bread crumbs.
- Repeat layers with remaining ingredients: marinara sauce, chicken, cheeses, and bread crumbs.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg