Chicken Parmesan Casserole tastes just like the classic Italian dish, but is made completely in a casserole dish. Which makes this recipe super EASY! A layer of cooked chicken is topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese, bread crumb topping and then baked up in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
This casserole can be made ahead of time and frozen, or make this dish in the morning and leave in the fridge until you get home from work…then just pop it in the oven to have dinner hot and fresh in less than 30-minutes!
Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Print RecipeIngredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and chopped into small pieces
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce (I used a tomato and basil marinara sauce)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
- salt and pepper
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs (can use gluten free)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Line a baking dish with foil and spray the bottom and sides with cooking spray.
Layer the cooked chicken into the baking dish, pour the marinara sauce evenly over the chicken, sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce and evenly layer the parmesan cheese over the mozzarella cheese.
In a small bowl mix together the melted butter with the Italian seasonings, salt and pepper and bread crumbs. Evenly sprinkle the bread crumbs on top of the casserole.
Bake casserole in 350-degree oven for 25-30 minutes, or until bread crumbs start to turn a light golden color. Remove from the oven and let set for 5-minutes before serving.
Notes
Freezer instructions: Prepare casserole but do not bake. Cover casserole with freezer-proof plastic wrap. The night before you are ready to bake, remove the casserole from the freezer and let defrost in the refrigerator. If possible, remove the casserole from the fridge an hour or two before baking to allow the pan and casserole to come to room temperature. Refrigerator instructions: Prepare casserole but do not bake. Cover casserole and place in the refrigerator for 1-2 days prior to baking. Follow above directions. Store leftovers in an air tight container in the refrigerator.
XOXO,
Kelly
23 Comments
The-FoodTrotter
October 4, 2018 at 2:15 AMThis recipe looks so tasty! It fits so much with the season! I can wait to try 🙂
Kelly
October 4, 2018 at 6:32 AMThank you! I hope you give it a try 🙂 XOXO
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
October 4, 2018 at 6:39 AMThis looks so easy! I love casseroles this time of year because they’re such comfort food; I’ll have to try this one!
Kelly
October 9, 2018 at 6:57 AMThanks Kelsie! Casseroles are definitely perfect for this time of year 🙂 XOXO
Sarah
October 4, 2018 at 10:36 AMi made this as a post-baby freezer meal. we haven’t had it in sooo long! gotta make it again soon. yum!
Kelly
October 9, 2018 at 6:57 AMIt’s a good casserole for sure!! XOXO
Amy
October 4, 2018 at 7:55 PMWell you are right about the cheeeeeeese! I have to admit that I get a little excited when I see that you have made a main dish. I always know that your meals are going to be relatively quick and easy, but so delicious, and I’m always looking for more of those recipes.
Kelly
October 9, 2018 at 7:01 AMAwww! Thanks Amy!! I definitely all about the quick and easy main dishes! Have a great week my friend 🙂 XOXO
eyeloveknots
October 5, 2018 at 9:56 AMSounds like the perfect easy dinner recipe! Pinning. I could always use more of those.
Alexandra
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Kelly
October 9, 2018 at 7:01 AMThank you Alexandra! And thank you for pinning! XOXO
crumbtopbaking
October 7, 2018 at 6:28 AMI’m all about the meal prep Kelly! Always nice to have dinner ready to go on busy weekday evenings! This sounds like one to add to the rotation!
Kelly
October 9, 2018 at 7:02 AMThank you Leanne! XOXO
Maria Doss
October 8, 2018 at 7:02 AMWinner, winner chicken dinner!!! Chicken, cheese and crispy bread crumb topping… sign me up. I have some leftover rotisserie chicken in the frigg, gonna make it sometime this week. Thanks for such an easy, winning recipe!
Kelly
October 9, 2018 at 7:03 AMHeheheh thanks Maria!! If you make this let me know what the family thought! XOXO
Laura
October 8, 2018 at 10:47 AMKelly – I love using Panko, and you’re right, this brand is fantastic! It is a magical ingredient for chicken and fish for sure! Thanks for the recipe!
Kelly
October 9, 2018 at 7:03 AMThanks Laura!! Panko EVERYTHING! Hahaha 🙂 Have a great week!
The Baking ChocolaTess
October 8, 2018 at 4:39 PMLooks great! Pinning for later!!
Kelly
October 9, 2018 at 7:04 AMThanks Kim! And thanks for pinning! XOXO
Wendt House Baking
October 10, 2018 at 11:20 AMChicken parm is one of our favorites at my house. Looks so good as a casserole!! Pinning!
Kelly
October 14, 2018 at 7:27 AMThank you!! And thanks for pinning 🙂 XOXO
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