Chicken Parmesan Pasta Casserole Recipe
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.
Serving8
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
- Any type of pasta will work for this dish – I like penne pasta, but bowtie (farfalle) noodles are great, ziti noodles are delicious, and I have even used elbow macaroni! Use what you have available.
Nutrition
Calories: 334 kcal · Carbohydrates: 37 g · Protein: 26 g · Fat: 9 g · Saturated Fat: 4 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 58 mg · Sodium: 778 mg · Potassium: 635 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 5 g · Vitamin A: 651 IU · Vitamin C: 7 mg · Calcium: 200 mg · Iron: 2 mg