Easy Chicken Parmesan Casserole Recipe
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This Easy Chicken Parmesan Casserole Recipe is perfect for saving on a crazy weeknight. A dump-and-cook casserole in the meal plan cycle is perfect for busy weeknights. Life with kids and family is so busy, and dinnertime can become chaotic without a plan.
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Casseroles can be quite the dinnertime hero, and they’re also easy to make, so you can have something homemade for dinner. Pasta and chicken are two foods that picky eaters will always eat, and they’re even better when topped with cheese!
Easy Chicken Parmesan Casserole Recipe Ingredients:
Barilla Protein Plus Pasta Penne
Water
Chicken Breasts– You will want these to be thinner, boneless, skinless chicken breasts; I tend to buy the frozen, not fresh, ones for this dish.
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How To Make Chicken Parmesan Casserole:
Preheat your oven to 425.
Pour in the water and Barilla ProteinPlus Pasta Penne into your casserole pan.
Add in the Barilla Marinara Sauce and stir it up.
Remove excess fat from your chicken breast if needed.
Place your chicken breasts into the water, sauce, and pasta combination.
Wrap your pan tightly with aluminum foil; this will help trap moisture while the pasta and the chicken cook.
Bake for about 30-45 minutes till the pasta is tender. I started checking it at 30 minutes.
Remove from the oven, add the Mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs, and sprinkle with garlic salt and parsley.
Put back in the oven uncovered for about 5 minutes till the cheese has melted and browned a bit.Â
Serve up and enjoy!!!
What is your go-to pasta dish to make for dinner?
How To Store Leftover Chicken Parmesan Casserole
You can store leftover casserole in an air-tight container for up to three days in the fridge. If freezing leftover casserole, it can be kept in the freezer for up to 30 days.
Storing leftovers properly requires the right tools! My preferred storage method is if the leftovers can be sealed in a food saver. If not, then an air-tight container or Ziploc bag for the fridge is the way I go. The airtight container or a freezer Ziploc bag are the next best bet for freezing the leftovers. I also use a food scale to measure portions into serving sizes.
how to reheat chicken parmesan
The best way to reheat chicken parmesan is to put it in a preheated oven and bake it with aluminum foil for about 10 minutes.
What to Serve With Chicken Parmesan Casserole
The Sides with Chicken Parmesan are also perfect to serve alongside Chicken Parmesan casserole.
Bread: Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread, Garlic Parmesan Biscuit Pull Part Bread, English Muffin Garlic Cheese Bread, Easy Cheesy Monkey Bread, Corn Bread, Bread Bowls
Side Dishes: Air Fryer Bacon Asparagus, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Oven Roasted Baby Potatoes, Air Fryer Brussell Sprouts, Green Beans, Ceasar Salad, Acorn Squash, Green Salad, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Air Fryer Broccoli, Grilled Zucchini, Grilled Corn On The Cob, Air Fryer Zucchini Chips, Macaroni And Cheese, Broccoli Salad, Cole Slaw
Macros For This Higher Protein Chicken Parmesan Casserole
The nutritional facts are pretty good for a casserole and comfort food. This recipe has 413 calories, 32 grams of carbohydrates, 17 grams of fat, and 32 grams of protein. While these are not the best nutrition stats for many, this is a better option compared to other casseroles you could make.
I calculated this information using a third-party tool, and it is meant to be a helpful reference only. Actual values will vary based on the specific ingredients, brands, and portion sizes you use.
Other Variations Of Chicken Parmesan:
Chicken Parmesan is one of those dishes that the whole family and the kids will love! If you want more variations and tips on Chicken Parmesan, check out Easy Chicken Parmesan Recipes. (see the post -> here)
- Chicken Parmesan Skillet Dinner
- Easy Chicken Parmesan
- Weight Watchers Chicken Parmesan Recipe
- Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe
- Crockpot Chicken Parm Soup Recipe
Easy Chicken Parmesan Casserole
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 14.5 Ounce Pasta Penne
- 24 Ounce Marinara Sauce
- 3 cups Water
- 1 1/2 Pounds Thin Cut Chicken Breast
- 1 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs
- 1 3/4 Cup Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425
- Spray a 9X13 dish with a nonstick spray
- Pour in your water and Barilla ProteinPlus Pasta Penne into the pan
- Add in the Barilla Marinara Sauce and stir it up
- Place your chicken breasts on top of the water, sauce, and pasta combination
- Wrap your pan tightly with aluminum foil, this will help to trap in moisture for the pasta and the chicken to cook
- Bake for about 30-45 minutes till the pasta is tender I started checking it at 30 minutes
- Remove from the oven and add on the Mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and sprinkle with some garlic salt with parsley
- Put back in the oven uncovered for about 5 minutes till the cheese has melted and browned a bit
- Serve up and enjoy!!!
This looks so good! My whole family would love it.
I don’t live with that kind of schedule any longer, but I am still all for an easy meal and this one has me hungry! Thanks so much for sharing at Celebrate Your Story!
I am intrigued with the idea of cooking the pasta right in the pan with all the other ingredients! Pinned.
It’s amazing!! I will be trying it with other combinations was so easy and less dishes as well.
Looks like a crowd pleaser — and something my kids would love!
This looks really good and much easier them regular chicken parm. Do you think it can be made ahead and frozen up to Step 4. Then thawed and baked? I see this as a great make ahead meal for weekdays.