Description
A comforting and hearty High Protein Chicken Parmesan Casserole, perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked pasta (optional)
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the chicken breasts in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before shredding the chicken.
- Combine shredded chicken, marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a baking dish.
- If using pasta, gently stir it into the mixture.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
You can prepare the casserole a day in advance and bake it when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 70mg