Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of our easy Chicken Parmesan Casserole—a perfect blend of crispy chicken, tender pasta, and rich marinara sauce topped with gooey mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. This versatile dish is ideal for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or meal prep. Whether you use homemade crispy chicken, frozen tenders, or leftover rotisserie chicken, this casserole guarantees satisfaction for both kids and adults. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, it quickly becomes a favorite in any household. Enjoy layers of flavor in each bite while keeping dinner stress-free!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ pound rigatoni pasta
- 32 oz. marinara sauce
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¾ cup flour
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1½ cups Italian breadcrumbs
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Fresh Parsley (to garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the pasta as per package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Slice chicken breasts into cutlets. Prepare a breading station with flour, seasoned salt, pepper, whisked eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry the breaded chicken in hot oil until golden brown on both sides.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the marinara sauce, rigatoni, and fried chicken; repeat layers and top with cheese.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 165mg