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Chicken Parmesan Casserole for Quick Family Dinners

Chicken Parmesan Casserole for Quick Family Dinners

A one-pan dish featuring chicken, marinara, and cheese baked to perfection.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 427

Ingredients
  

  • 1 24 ounce jar marinara sauce
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste Ground black pepper
  • 1 16 ounce package uncooked penne pasta
  • 1 ½ lbs. raw chicken breast
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or Italian cheese blend
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • Optional garnish fresh chopped herbs such as fresh basil or fresh parsley
  • Optional garnish: fresh chopped herbs such as fresh basil or fresh parsley Optional for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a 13-inch by 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In the prepared dish, whisk together the marinara sauce, water, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
  3. Add the uncooked pasta and the raw chicken. Stir until evenly distributed.
  4. Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Make sure that your dish is covered tightly so that none of the moisture escapes (the pasta needs to absorb the liquid as it cooks). Bake the covered dish for 30 minutes.
  5. Uncover the dish and give the pasta a good stir. At this point the pasta will still be firm and there will still be quite a bit of liquid in the dish. That's fine! Spread mozzarella over the top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.
  6. Bake uncovered for 10-15 more minutes (or until cheese is melted, top is golden brown, pasta is tender, and chicken is cooked through). Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired. Serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 427kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 32gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 1053mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g

Notes

Cover the casserole with foil for the first half of cooking to retain moisture.

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