Easy Chicken Parmesan Casserole recipe is the perfect weeknight meal. Made with marinara sauce, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and topped with crunchy croutons for the extra crunch.
- 16 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp oil
- 32 oz marinara sauce*
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided
- 2 cups croutons, lightly crushed
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Cook the pasta according to the directions of the back of the pasta package. Drain and set aside once finished.
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While the pasta is cooking pound your chicken breasts into thin, even pieces. Season with Italian seasoning. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Heat skillet over medium heat and add oil. Once the oil is hot, not smoking, add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Slice into 1" chunks.
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Mix the penne pasta, diced chicken, marinara sauce, ½ cup of parmesan cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese together until combined in a large mixing bowl. Place mixture into a 9x13 casserole dish.
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Add the remaining parmesan and mozzarella cheese on top of the mixture and bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
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Garnish with lightly crushed croutons and serve.
- If you would like to make a homemade marinara sauce, I recommend my quick & easy marinara sauce.