Description
This comforting High Protein Chicken Parmesan Casserole is packed with flavor, tender chicken, and melted cheese, making it a perfect weeknight meal for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked pasta (optional)
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the chicken breasts in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet to cool slightly, then shred it into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine the shredded chicken, marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large baking dish.
- If using, fold in the cooked pasta.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Let the casserole sit for a few minutes after baking for cleaner slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 353
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 715mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 80mg