30 Minute Chicken Parmesan Casserole
A comforting Chicken Parmesan Casserole that can be whipped up in just 30 minutes, featuring tender chicken, gooey cheese, and zesty marinara.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 sleeve of Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the diced chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Layer half of the marinara sauce on the bottom of a prepared baking dish.
- Add the cooked chicken on top, followed by half of the mozzarella and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Spoon the remaining marinara over the chicken.
- Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.
- Finish with the Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs for that crispy topping.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the breadcrumbs are golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Consider using leftover chicken from a rotisserie chicken for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg