Chicken Parmesan Casserole (Printable)

Classic Italian flavors baked into one comforting dish with shredded chicken, marinara, and golden cheesy topping.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed

→ Sauce & Base

02 - 2 cups marinara sauce
03 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs

→ Cheese

04 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Topping

06 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

→ For Baking

09 - Cooking spray or oil for greasing

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or oil.
02 - Spread the cooked chicken evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
03 - Pour marinara sauce evenly over the chicken. Sprinkle dried Italian herbs over the sauce if using.
04 - Layer mozzarella cheese and half of the Parmesan cheese over the sauce mixture.
05 - In a small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs with melted butter until evenly moistened. Stir in chopped parsley if using.
06 - Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over the cheese layer. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese.
07 - Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
08 - Let the casserole stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything you love about chicken parmesan but without the messy frying and breading steps
  • Feeds a hungry crowd with minimal active cooking time and maximum comfort
02 -
  • Skip the foil covering or your topping will steam instead of getting that irresistible crunch
  • The resting period is not optional unless you want a runny mess on your plate
03 -
  • Grate your own Parmesan instead of buying pre-grated for better melting and flavor
  • Don't skip the butter in the breadcrumbs or they'll just stay dry and dusty

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