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Chicken Parmesan Casserole

This Chicken Parmesan Casserole is cheesy, comforting, and easy to make with tender chicken, pasta, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan. It is a simple weeknight dinner with classic chicken Parmesan flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 8 ounces penne or rotini pasta
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain well.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken, marinara sauce, garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, black pepper, 1½ cups mozzarella, and ½ cup Parmesan. Stir until evenly coated.
  4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the top.
  5. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
  6. Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Cook the pasta only until al dente because it will continue cooking in the oven.
  • Use a thick marinara sauce to avoid a watery casserole.
  • Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
  • Rotisserie chicken works well for a faster preparation.