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Chicken Parmesan Pasta Casserole Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour - 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course, Casserole
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Description

 This Chicken Parmesan Pasta Casserole is a comforting and cheesy dish that’s perfect for a family meal! Tender chicken, coated in a crispy breadcrumb mixture, is layered with pasta, marinara sauce, and plenty of melted cheese. It’s an easy and satisfying casserole that’s sure to please everyone.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb rotini pasta, cooked, drained, and cooled
  • 1 (24-28 oz) jar marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or provolone cheese)

Instructions

  1. Prep Breading and Chicken: In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, and basil. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and water to make an egg wash. Cut chicken into ¾-inch cubes.
  2. Bread and Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dip each chicken cube in the egg wash, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture. Cook in batches until browned on all sides and cooked through.
  3. Layer Casserole: In a greased 13×9 inch baking dish, layer cooked rotini pasta, half of the marinara sauce, shredded Parmesan cheese, cooked chicken, remaining marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
  4. Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the casserole for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.

Notes

  • You can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts, but adjust cooking time as needed.
  • If you don’t have fresh parsley, you can substitute with dried parsley.
  • For a richer flavor, you can use a combination of mozzarella and provolone cheese.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 1000mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/chicken-parmesan-pasta-casserole-recipe/