Description
A hearty casserole that combines the classic flavors of chicken Parmesan, featuring layers of tender chicken and rich marinara.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly in the greased casserole dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix breadcrumbs with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over the chicken mixture and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, use rotisserie chicken or seasoned chicken. To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg