Chicken Parmesan Casserole

This Chicken Parmesan Casserole is simple enough for a weekday dinner yet impressive enough for company. Serve it with a spring mix salad and warm garlic bread for a filling meal ideal for family style dining and entertaining.

Easy Chicken Parmesan Casserole Recipe

This recipe features cubes of chicken breast that’s seasoned and pan seared prior to adding it to the casserole. Doing it this way keeps the calories on the lighter side but read on below under helpful tips for alternatives. How to make a simple Chicken Parmesan Casserole: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

• Pasta – Cook the penne pasta in salted water per the package instructions in a large pot. Drain well then add back to the pasta pot. A large pot will double as a mixing bowl.
• Prepare Casserole Dish – Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 13×9 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
• Chicken – Season chicken cubes on all sides using salt and black pepper. Drizzle a large skillet with olive oil over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes or until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet using a slotted spoon.
• Onion and Garlic – To the skillet add diced onion and crushed red pepper flakes. Continue to cook over medium high heat just until softened scraping any brown bits from the bottom of pan. Add garlic cooking until fragrant. Remove from heat.
• Combine – To the cooked penne pasta add cooked chicken, onion, Italian seasoning, marinara sauce and 2 cups mozzarella cheese. Mix to combine then pour into the baking dish. Drizzle the top with the reserved marinara and sprinkle with reserved shredded mozzarella cheese.
• Topping – Mix together panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese and granulated garlic with melted butter. Sprinkle over shredded cheese.
• Oven – Bake per the recipe until bubbly and the top is golden.
• Garnish – Serve immediately garnished with chopped parsley.

How to Make the BEST Chicken Parmesan Casserole

• Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Chicken Parmesan Casserole: Penne pasta, 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, prepared marinara sauce (use your favorite brand) diced onion, salt, dried Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped Italian parsley for garnishing, Italian seasoned panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, granulated garlic and melted butter.
• Kitchen tools you’ll need: Pasta pot, sharp knife and chopping board, measuring cups and spoons, cheese grater, medium skillet and large silicone spatula or spoon.
• This recipe begins with cubed boneless skinless chicken breasts. For a timesaver you could use any leftover or cooked chicken in this recipe. Rotisserie chicken, poached chicken, roasted chicken or grilled chicken. You will need around 3 cups of chopped chicken.
• You can also make this dish using 12 frozen breaded chicken tenders. Use your favorite brand and prepare them per the package instructions in the oven or air fryer. Once cooked slice into bite size pieces.
• Choose a delicious prepared marinara sauce that you already enjoy. Bertolli 4 cheese or similar is a terrific choice.
• Store baked Chicken Parmesan Casserole chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in single servings in the microwave.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• 13 x 9 inch Dish
• Cheese Grater
• Spatula
• Chopping Board and Knives