This Chicken Parmesan Casserole is the ultimate solution for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner. Made with tender, cooked chicken and a rich, flavorful pasta sauce, it combines convenience with mouthwatering taste. Perfectly layered and baked to golden perfection, this dish delivers all the comforting flavors of traditional Chicken Parmesan without the hassle.
Easy Chicken Parmesan Bake
If you are looking for a simple meal that the whole family will love, I highly recommend this Chicken Parmesan Casserole. It’s a quick and easy twist on a crowd favorite that requires minimal effort! I have kids and it feels like we’re constantly on the go. It’s hard to have energy at the end of the day to make the family a homecooked dinner and it’s easier for us to stop and grab fast food. This chicken parm casserole is cheap and doesn’t require much time in the kitchen.
Why You’ll Love this Chicken Parmesan Casserole Recipe
- Budget-friendly: This dinner recipe is perfect for any size budget.
- Kid-approved: Even the pickiest eaters love this dinner.
- Tastes from scratch: Despite the store-bought ingredients, this chicken parmesan casserole tastes homemade.
Recipe Ingredients
If you are looking for a super simple meal with easy ingredients, this chicken parmesan casserole should be added to your list.
- Penne pasta: You can use any kind of pasta you want for this recipe! It’s cooked according to the package directions before it is added to the other ingredients, so you don’t have to worry about varying cooking times. Try this recipe with rigatoni, rotini, bowties or ziti!
- Chicken Breast: Any cooked and shredded chicken works here. Grab a rotisserie chicken, or cook the chicken ahead of time, and store it in the refrigerator, too.
- Italian seasoning: I like to keep the seasoning simple here since the pasta sauce has a lot of flavor.
- Cheeses: I use a combination of mozzarella and parmesan. You can choose one or the other, depending on what you have on hand.
- Spaghetti sauce: You can use any variety and brand of sauce that you prefer.
- Parsley: Top the finished chicken parm bake with chopped parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
How to Make Chicken Parmesan Casserole
The steps for this casserole are easier than ever. It’s so simple to prepare!
- Prepare the oven and baking dish. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and light spray the casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Cook the pasta. Boil and drain the penne according to the package directions.
- Combine all of the ingredients. Add the cooked pasta, chicken, seasoning, ½ cup of each cheese, and sauce to a large bowl. Stir until well mixed.
- Transfer to the baking dish. Spread the chicken and pasta mixture evenly into the baking dish.
- Cover and bake. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and top with cheese. Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Melt the cheese. Bake for 10 more minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve. Top the finished casserole with chopped parsley or fresh basil and enjoy!
Tips for Success
Make it ahead. Prepare the casserole and store it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to have dinner.
Use leftover chicken. If you have extra chicken leftovers, try using them in this recipe.
Try homemade sauce. Make this Easy Marinara Sauce instead of store-bought if you like.
Serve with bread or side salad. Try this recipe with Cheesy Garlic Bread or Wedge Salad.
Storage Directions
Store leftovers of this chicken parm casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat it in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or until warm throughout. Cover with a damp paper towel to keep the sauce from drying out.
This casserole freezes well. Prepare the casserole and store it tightly covered in plastic wrap in the freezer for up to 2 months/ Thaw it in the refrigerator the night before you plan to bake it.
More Chicken Recipes to Try
- Chicken Marsala
- Chicken and Dumplings
- Creamy Chicken Orzo
- Jalapeno Popper Chicken
- Crack Chicken Stuffed Shells
Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Ingredients
- 16 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound cooked chicken shredded
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded and divided
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese shredded and divided
- 32 ounces spaghetti sauce
- chopped parsley optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° and Cook the pasta accordingly to the package and drain.
- In a large bowl add the cooked pasta, chicken, Italian seasoning, 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese and the spaghetti sauce. Mix until well combined.
- Spread the mixture into a 9×13 baking dish and cover with foil. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and uncover the foil, top with the remaining cheeses all over. Bake again for another 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Top with chopped parsley (optional) serve and enjoy!!
Last Step:
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- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days
- You can shred the chicken or chunk it up whichever way works.
- You can use spaghetti or marinara sauce.
- Want some spice? Add some red pepper flakes!
- You can use any shape of pasta you’d like.
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