Description
This Chicken Parmesan Casserole Baked with Penne Pasta Recipe is a comforting and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a family dinner. With layers of pasta, chicken, marinara sauce, and cheesy goodness, this easy-to-make casserole is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Penne Pasta:
- 12 ounces penne pasta, cooked al dente
Chicken:
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
Sauce:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Cheese:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Breadcrumbs:
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook pasta: Cook the penne pasta according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and half of the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle the remaining cheeses on top. Mix breadcrumbs with olive oil and sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with basil if desired.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works great for this recipe.
- You can use any short pasta if penne is unavailable.
- Add red pepper flakes for heat or sautéed spinach for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
