Description
This easy Chicken Parmesan Casserole is a comforting baked dish featuring tender cooked chicken, rotini pasta, marinara sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and a crispy breadcrumb topping. It’s a delicious twist on classic chicken Parmesan that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Pasta and Chicken
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 12 ounces cooked chicken, cubed
Cheese and Sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Topping
- ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the required ingredients for the casserole to have everything ready before starting.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large casserole dish, stir together the cooked rotini, cubed chicken, and shredded mozzarella cheese until evenly mixed.
- Add Sauce and Topping: Pour the marinara sauce evenly over the pasta and chicken mixture. Then sprinkle the seasoned bread crumbs on top to create a crispy crust.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from oven, let it rest briefly, then serve hot and enjoy your delicious Chicken Parmesan Casserole.
Notes
- You can use leftover rotisserie chicken, cooked chicken tenders, or canned chicken chunks (drained) as convenient chicken options.
- For extra crispiness, uncover the casserole during the last 5-10 minutes of baking.
- Feel free to add fresh basil or oregano for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
