Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Chicken parmesan casserole is an easy, weeknight dinner your kids will request time and time again!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. frozen popcorn chicken
- 1 lb. pasta
- 1 (24 oz.) jar marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly spray a 9" x 13" casserole dish with cooking spray. Bring a pot of water to boil and cook pasta until "al dente" according to package directions. Drain and pour into a large mixing bowl.
- To the pasta, add the chicken, marinara sauce, 1 cup of parmesan cheese and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Stir together until evenly mixed. Pour the mixture into the casserole dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is starting to turn a golden brown on top. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. Top with fresh basil and more parmesan cheese if desired.
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Notes
- To Store: Keep leftovers covered in the fridge up to 4 days.
- To Reheat: Heat in microwave or in the oven at 350°F for 20 minutes or until heated through.
- To Freeze: Place in freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 486kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 30gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 865mgPotassium: 548mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 735IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 319mgIron: 2mg