Dump-and-Bake Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Looking for a delicious and comforting meal that the entire family will adore? Try the Dump-and-Bake Chicken Parmesan Casserole! This one-pan dish takes the classic flavors of chicken parmesan and combines them with pasta, marinara sauce, and gooey cheese for an easy dinner solution. With just a handful of ingredients and no fuss, you’ll have a satisfying meal ready in under an hour. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this casserole is sure to become a staple in your home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 16 oz uncooked penne pasta
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 3 cups water
- 1 tsp salt
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 ½ lbs raw chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- Optional: Fresh chopped herbs like basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and coat a 13×9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In the baking dish, combine uncooked penne pasta, marinara sauce, water, salt, pepper, and raw chicken; mix well.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil, stir gently, then top with mozzarella cheese, Panko breadcrumbs, and Parmesan.
- Bake uncovered for another 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approx. 245g)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 80mg