Dump-and-Bake Chicken Parmesan Casserole: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A simple and delicious dump-and-bake chicken parmesan casserole that makes comfort food effortless.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, shredded chicken, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, olive oil, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers.
- Try adding some crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Dump-and-Bake Chicken Parmesan Casserole, easy casserole, comfort food