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Dump-and-Bake Chicken Parmesan Casserole

A simplified version of traditional chicken parmesan baked with pasta, marinara sauce, and cheese, ideal for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package uncooked penne pasta 16 oz
  • 3 cups marinara sauce about 1 jar, 24 oz
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • to taste ground black pepper
  • 1.5 lbs raw chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1-2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese or Italian cheese blend
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • optional fresh chopped herbs like basil or parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare a baking dish.
  2. Layer the uncooked pasta, chicken, marinara sauce, water, salt, and pepper in the baking dish.
  3. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle Panko breadcrumbs on top.
  4. Cover with foil and bake until the chicken is cooked through and pasta is tender.
  5. Remove foil and bake until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

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