Description
Baked Chicken Parmesan Casserole is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, zesty marinara sauce, and melted cheese for a delightful family meal. This easy-to-make casserole captures the essence of Italian cuisine in one hearty dish, perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. With layers of flavor and texture, it’s sure to impress everyone at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs (or panko for extra crunch)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about one minute).
- Layer seasoned chicken in the prepared baking dish and cover with marinara sauce.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.
- In a small bowl, mix grated Parmesan and breadcrumbs; sprinkle over the cheese layer.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg