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Server lifting chicken parmesan casserole with golden breadcrumb topping and basil
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One Pan, Dump & Bake Chicken Parmesan Casserole

A dump and bake chicken parmesan casserole with chicken, marinara, and bubbly mozzarella, all in one dish! Minimal prep, unbelievable flavor!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Casserole, Chicken, Dump and Bake, Easy Recipes, Italian, One Pan, The Cooking Mawma
Servings: 6

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts cubed
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 lb uncooked, short pasta I used penne (you can use rotini, penne, rigatoni)
  • 1 28 oz jar of your favorite marinara Sauce
  • 3.5 cups chicken broth
  • 2 large handfuls of spinach
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • basil for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a 9x13 baking dish, add nonstick cooking spray, then add cubed chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning and salt. Mix until chicken is coated.
  • Add box of pasta, jar of marinara, and chicken broth. Mix. Cover with foil and cook for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and mix in spinach, then add parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and panko breadcrumbs.
  • Cook for another 10-15 minutes or until cheese melts, breadcrumbs brown, and chicken is cooked through. Place under broiler for 1-2 minutes for an added browning.

Nutrition

Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 1418mg | Potassium: 405mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 296IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 377mg | Iron: 2mg