Chicken Parmesan & Pasta Casserole: Easy Comfort Food Delight
This Chicken Parmesan & Pasta Casserole is a deliciously easy comfort food dish that combines tender chicken, cheesy pasta, and a rich tomato sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the diced chicken until no longer pink.
- Add marinara sauce and Italian seasoning to the skillet and let simmer for a few minutes.
- In a large baking dish, combine cooked pasta, chicken mixture, and mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding garlic or red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg