Description
This Chicken Parmesan Casserole combines tender rotisserie chicken, zesty marinara, and a melty cheese layer for an easy and satisfying meal. It’s ideal for quick dinners when you’re craving comfort food without fuss!
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
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the rotini pasta as per package instructions, then drain it and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, shredded chicken, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the bowl. Stir until combined.
- Spread the pasta mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese over the top of the mixture.
- In a small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, and salt. Evenly sprinkle this mixture on top of the cheese layer.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Take it out of the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For a spicier twist, add red pepper flakes to the marinara sauce.
You can substitute the rotini pasta with any preferred pasta shape.
Feel free to mix additional vegetables into the casserole for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg