Description
A quick, easy, and delicious dinner option that combines the flavors of classic chicken Parmesan in a simple, wholesome casserole.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups uncooked rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1¼ cups water or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup turkey ham or turkey pepperoni (optional, for added flavor)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grab a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pour the uncooked rotini pasta into the baking dish.
- Scatter the cooked chicken over the pasta.
- In a separate bowl, mix the marinara sauce with the water or broth, and stir in the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the pasta and chicken.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan evenly over the top.
- Mix the breadcrumbs with the olive oil or melted butter, then sprinkle over the casserole.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until the pasta is tender and the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For variations, consider using sautéed vegetables instead of chicken for a vegetarian dish or adding different kinds of cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken parmesan, casserole, weeknight dinner, comfort food