Best 8 Baked Chicken Parmesan Casserole Recipes

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Baked chicken parmesan casserole is a classic comfort food dish that combines the flavors of chicken, cheese, and tomato sauce. It's a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, making it a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. The casserole is typically made with chicken breasts that are breaded and then baked in a casserole dish with tomato sauce, cheese, and other ingredients. Once baked, the chicken is tender and juicy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly. The tomato sauce adds a rich flavor to the dish, and the other ingredients, such as onions, garlic, and herbs, add depth and complexity.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN PARMESAN CASSEROLE



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I came up with this easy casserole idea instead of making homemade Chicken Parmesan. Enjoy!

Provided by morgens_aunt

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups rotini pasta
1 (12 ounce) can chicken chunks, drained
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups marinara sauce
½ cup seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the rotini, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Stir together the rotini, chicken, and mozzarella cheese in a large casserole dish. Pour the marinara sauce over the pasta mixture; sprinkle with bread crumbs. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is entirely melted, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 891.1 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

THE BEST PARMESAN CHICKEN BAKE



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This chicken Parmesan is done casserole style (so, no breading or frying!), but still offers up that irresistible combination of tender chicken, crunchy/cheesy coating, and flavorful sauce.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed and finely chopped
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 cups prepared marinara sauce
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 (5 ounce) package garlic croutons

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Coat the bottom of a 9x13 inch casserole dish with olive oil, and sprinkle with garlic and hot red pepper flakes.
  • Arrange the chicken breasts in bottom of the dish, and pour marinara sauce over chicken. Sprinkle basil over marinara sauce, and top with half the mozzarella cheese, followed by half the Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle on the croutons, then top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cheese and croutons are golden brown and the chicken is no longer pink inside, about 35 minutes to an hour, depending on the shape and thickness of your chicken breasts. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chicken breast should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 100.2 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 40.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1022.4 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

OVEN BAKED CHICKEN PARMESAN



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A great recipe for a classic dish with a twist that will help you save time. What could be better?

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ cup plain dry bread crumbs
½ tsp. Italian seasoning
¼ tsp. garlic powder
6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 lbs.)
1 egg, beaten
1 jar (1 lb. 8 oz.) Chunky Tomato Garlic and Onion Sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine bread crumbs, Italian seasoning and garlic powder in shallow dish. Dip chicken in egg, then crumb mixture; turn to coat. Arrange chicken in 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Bake 20 minutes Pour Sauce over chicken; top with cheese. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Serve over spaghetti.

PARMESAN CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Came up with this easy recipe when looking for something just a little bit different. Smells divine while cooking, tasty and comes together quickly. Although I used macaroni noodles, any kind of pasta you like can be used. Enjoy! *Tip - To easily cut up boneless chicken, partially freeze it first and use a sharp smooth (non-serrated) knife.*

Provided by JeannaLW

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package macaroni noodles
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1/3 cup dry parmesan cheese
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon butter
3 cups marinara sauce, divided
1 cup pre-shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook pasta, drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Heat butter and olive oil together gently over medium heat.
  • While noodles are cooking, mix bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese in a large ziplock bag or bowl with tight-fitting lid.
  • Place diced chicken in the bag or bowl and shake vigorously, coating chicken with bread mixture.
  • Cook chicken in butter/oil mixture until cooked through, and browned on all sides. (about 10 minutes).
  • Layer baking dish with noodles, 1/2 sauce, 1/2 shredded cheese, chicken, remaining sauce, remaining cheese.
  • Bake 30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

CHICKEN PARMESAN PASTA CASSEROLE



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Perfect for potluck meals, family gatherings, or in a smaller batch, for a winter comfort food meal for the family. Just my take on traditional Chicken Parmesan. I came up with this for my wife's corporate potluck lunch. She wanted Chicken Parmesan, but it was too difficult to feed 20 people the conventional way. Figured a casserole would work just as well. It did!

Provided by RCHEISS

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 1h55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked rotini pasta
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups vegetable oil for frying
2 cups flour
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 (16 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ (32 ounce) jars marinara sauce
½ cup dry red wine (such as Sangiovese)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the rotini, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the flour, egg, and bread crumbs in 3 separate bowls. Mix the garlic powder into the bread crumbs. Working in batches, coat the chicken breast in the flour, then dip them in the egg, and finally coat with the bread crumbs. Carefully fry the coated chicken in the hot oil in small batches until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain the fried chicken over paper towels.
  • Combine cooked pasta, fried chicken, 1/2 package of mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Stir in the marinara sauce. Pour the red wine into the empty marinara sauce jar; cover and shake the jar, and empty the contents into the bowl of pasta. Stir to combine. Spread pasta mixture in a large casserole dish, and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 package of mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Return to the oven, and continue baking until the cheese has melted, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1121.9 calories, Carbohydrate 92.2 g, Cholesterol 139.3 mg, Fat 65.5 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 38.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 1490.7 mg, Sugar 16 g

QUICK BAKED CHICKEN PARMESAN



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In this lighter version of chicken Parmesan I skip the pan-frying in oil and instead bake lightly-breaded chicken breasts in the oven, then top with sauce and cheese. My family's not big on lots of sauce and cheese, so I just use a little to flavor the dish. Feel free to add more if you like, but it's excellent as-is. Serve chicken over pasta with additional sauce.

Provided by ChristineM

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Parmesan Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

canola oil cooking spray
½ cup water
1 egg, beaten
1 ½ cups bread crumbs
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon garlic powder
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Whisk water and egg together in a bowl until smooth. Combine bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, oregano, basil, thyme, and garlic powder in a separate bowl.
  • Dip each chicken breast in egg mixture, allowing excess egg to drip back into bowl. Coat each chicken breast in bread crumb mixture, shaking off excess. Repeat dipping each coated chicken breast in the egg mixture and the bread crumb mixture for a double-coating and place in the prepared baking dish. Spray breaded chicken breasts with cooking spray.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Pour spaghetti sauce over each chicken breast and top each with mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese. Continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the cheeses are melted, about 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 116.3 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 37.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 803.4 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

BAKED CHICKEN PARMESAN CASSEROLE RECIPE



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The easiest way to make chicken parmesan - layer it in a casserole dish and sprinkle croutons on the top!

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic (crushed)
Dash of hot red pepper flakes (to taste)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups marinara sauce
1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 (5 ounce) package garlic croutons

Steps:

  • Pour the olive oil in the bottom of a 9x13" baking pan and spread around so that it covers the entire surface. Add crushed garlic and red pepper flakes and spread it around so it is easily distributed.
  • Place whole chicken breasts in the pan. Pour marinara sauce on top of the chicken. Sprinkle basil on top of sauce. Sprinkle half of the cheeses on top of the basil. Dump all the croutons on top of that. Finish it off with the other half of the cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 40- 55 minutes (it depends on how large your chicken breasts are- mine cooked for about 50 minutes).
  • Let stand for about 10 minutes after you pull it out of the oven and serve!

CHICKEN PARMESAN PASTA CASSEROLE RECIPE



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With only 6 ingredients, this Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Pasta Casserole comes together in minutes and makes the perfect busy weeknight meal. It's a dish your whole family will love.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Main Course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces penne pasta (1 package, (or any pasta - whole wheat works great for this recipe too!))
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
26 ounces marinara sauce (1 jar)
1½ cups shredded Mozzarella cheese (divided)
½ cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese (divided)
¼ cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a deep 9 x 13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set dish aside.
  • Cook pasta al dente, as directed on package.
  • Drain pasta and place in a large bowl.
  • Add in shredded chicken and marinara sauce (add more sauce if needed).
  • Mix well.
  • Dump half of the pasta/chicken mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Top with half of the mozzarella cheese, half of the Parmesan cheese and half of the basil.
  • Repeat layers with remaining items.
  • Place casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and casserole is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Sodium 778 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Baked chicken Parmesan Casserole: A culinary symphony

This culinary masterpiece, Baked chicken Parmesan Casserole, is not just another casserole dish; it's a harmonious symphony of flavors and textures that captivates taste buds with every indulgent spoonful. The succulent chicken, encased in a golden-crushed breading, takes center stage, while the mingling of tangy tomato-based Parmesan cheese-infused sauces orchestrates a chorus of flavors. The melty symphony of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses adds a harmonious richness, tying together this culinary masterpiece.

A step-by-step guide to culinary heaven:

  • Prepare the stage:
  • Bake the boneless, skinless chicken, enveloped in a medley of seasonings, until it exalts in a golden hue and delectable aroma.
  • Crafted a velvety symphony:
  • Blend a harmonious marriage of tomato-based Parmesan cheese-infused sauces, orchestrating a marriage of tang and savoriness.
  • Crescendo of flavors:
  • Arrange a chorus of succulent chicken breasts, each bathed in the velvety symphony of sauces. Layer the seasoned bread crumbs and melted butter atop the chicken, creating a radiant golden crust.
  • Culinary symphony:
  • Ignite the symphony in the crucible of an unwavering temperature until the melty mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses sing in unison, echoing a richness that entices the palate.
  • Ornament the masterpiece:
  • Garnish with a symphony of parsley and serve, offering a vibrant visual spectacle and a symphony of flavors.

A culinary encore: Let your taste buds savor the grand performance

Baked chicken Parmesan Casserole is more than just a casserole - it's a culinary art piece. The chicken, with its seasoned bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese crust, is a melody of textures and tastes, complemented by the tangy and rich Parmesan cheese-infused tomato-based sauces. The mozzarella cheese adds a stretchy, gooey texture and a delectable taste that blends seamlessly with the Parmesan cheese. Every spoonful invites an encore, the audience captivated by the resounding ovation of flavors. This dish is a testament to the power of culinary art, a masterpiece that won't be soon relinquished from memory.

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