Chicken Parmesan Casserole (Printable)

Layers of shredded chicken, marinara, and melted cheese topped with golden breadcrumbs for easy family dining.

# What goes in:

01 - 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed

02 - 2 cups marinara sauce

03 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs

04 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

05 - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

06 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

09 - Cooking spray or oil for greasing

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or oil.

02 - Spread the cooked chicken evenly in the bottom of the prepared dish.

03 - Pour marinara sauce evenly over the chicken. Sprinkle dried Italian herbs if desired.

04 - Layer mozzarella cheese and half of the Parmesan cheese over the sauce.

05 - In a small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs with melted butter until evenly moistened. Stir in chopped parsley if using.

06 - Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over the cheese layer. Top with remaining Parmesan.

07 - Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.

08 - Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving to allow the casserole to set.

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It delivers all the comfort of traditional Chicken Parmesan without the tedious frying and layering steps
The entire family happily eats it without complaint, which feels like a small victory worth celebrating

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Skip the pre-shredded cheese if possible, since the anti-caking coating prevents proper melting
Adding garlic powder or red pepper flakes to the sauce transforms it into something memorable

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Use leftover roast chicken or a store-bought rotisserie bird to save precious time
Check your panko brand for gluten if that matters to your household