Description
A comforting, nutritious casserole with layers of chicken, marinara, and cheese that’s perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, dried basil, dried oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- In a greased baking dish, layer the chicken mixture evenly.
- Top the chicken mixture with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan.
- Sprinkle the whole wheat breadcrumbs over the cheese layer, ensuring an even coating.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Let the casserole rest for a few minutes after baking for better texture and easy serving. Consider adding chopped spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, high protein, weeknight dinner, easy meal, family-friendly