Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Delicious and Easy Chicken Parmesan Casserole: A Quick Dinner Winner

Winner, Winner Chicken dinner! Don’t you love those all-in-one meals? This recipe will introduce you to the mouthwatering world of Chicken Parmesan Casserole, a dump-and-bake dish that’s not only incredibly tasty but also kid-friendly and ready in under an hour. I love a good and simple casserole or pasta recipe, like my Southwest Chicken Pasta or Crockpot Lasagna Casserole.

Chicken Parmesan Casserole: A Time-Saving Delight

Let’s dive right into this quick and easy recipe. A delightful twist on the classic Chicken Parmesan, and it brings all the flavors you love to your dinner table. One of the most significant advantages of this recipe is its convenience—it takes less than an hour from start to finish, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights.

Why Choose Chicken Parmesan Casserole?

1. Quick and Easy Preparation: One of the biggest advantages of Chicken Parmesan Casserole is its simplicity. You can prepare this dish in under an hour, allowing you to spend more time with your family and less time in the kitchen.
2. Kid-Friendly Appeal: If you have picky eaters at home, you’ll love this casserole. Kids are often drawn to its cheesy goodness and the familiar flavors of chicken and tomato sauce.
3. No Frying Required: Unlike traditional Chicken Parmesan, this casserole doesn’t require you to fry the chicken making it a healthier version of one of your favorites. This not only saves time but also reduces the mess in your kitchen.

Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Here are some essential tips to ensure your dish turns out perfectly:

1. Seasoning: I love the simplicity of this one, just a mix of Italian seasoning, with salt, and pepper to your preference will infuse the dish with incredible flavor.
2. No Layering Involved: Love that this recipe just dumps everything into one bowl, and give it a good stir to combine. No need to make it overly complicated. Then dump it into your casserole dish.
3. Cheese: Cheese is a star ingredient in this casserole and who doesn’t love cheese?! Use a combination of shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan to achieve that irresistible cheesy crust on top.
4. Panko Cumbs: You don’t know what you’re missing if you haven’t tried this. While bread crumbs are lovely. Panko gives just a great crunch and it isn’t chicken parmesan without a lil crunch.
5. Baking Time: 30 mins covered, then 10-15 uncovered depending on how goldeny you want the cheese. You can broil it for the last 5 minutes for the ultimate golden brown cheese.

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Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Enjoy the ultimate comfort food experience with our Chicken Parmesan Casserole. A mixture of juicy chicken, rich tomato sauce, and melted cheese come together in this satisfying and easy-to-make dish. A family-favorite dinner that's sure to please

Course Main Course

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

• 3 large raw diced chicken tenders
• 1.5 cups prego
• 1.5 cup water
• 14.5 oz diced tomatoes not drained
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 3/4 tsp italian seasonings
• 10 oz pasta of your choice

Toppings

• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1/3 cup panko crumbs
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Bake oven to 425F. Grease 8X8 casserole dish. 

2. In a medium/large bowl, mix all ingredients together except toppings. This includes raw chicken. 

3. Bake for 30 mins tightly covered with foil. 

4. After 30 minutes, noodles will still be firm yet slightly cooked. This is fine. Just give it all a good stir. There will still be plenty of liquid.

5. In a small bowl, melt butter and add panko crumbs and parmesan cheese and stir. Add mozzarella to the top of the casserole and then the panko and parmesan cheese mixture. 

6. Bake uncovered for 10-15 until chicken is cooked, pasta tender or cheese is golden brown.

7. Let casserole sit for at least 10 minutes before serving. Add herbs and garnishes if desired. 

Chicken Parmesan Casserole is a fantastic addition to your weeknight dinner rotation. Its simplicity and deliciousness make it a go-to recipe for busy families and did I mention it freezes beautifully? You can always add everything to the casserole dish and freeze it. When you’re ready to have it for dinner, just defrost a couple hours then bake as directed. If you didn’t thaw it, no worries! You can put it right in the oven but you will need to make it double the time.

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