Description
This Chicken Parmesan Casserole is a delightful blend of rotini pasta, marinara sauce, and gooey cheese. It’s perfect for quick dinners and comfort food lovers, offering a satisfying meal with its mouthwatering flavors and simple preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 cups chicken cooked and shredded
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated, divided
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Combine marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, shredded chicken, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, and ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese with the pasta. Mix thoroughly.
- Spread the pasta mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Top with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
- Mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and salt, then sprinkle over the cheese layer.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and breadcrumbs are golden.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using homemade marinara sauce.
Rotisserie chicken saves time but feel free to use leftover chicken.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg