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Chicken Parmesan Casserole with penne pasta, melted cheese, and fresh basil.

Chicken Parmesan Casserole

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine italian-american
Servings 6
Calories 640 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 1 pound cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 48 ounces marinara sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
    Cooking penne pasta in a pot for Chicken Parmesan Casserole.
  • In a bowl, mix cooked pasta, chicken, dried herbs, 1/2 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan, the basil, and marinara sauce.
    Ingredients for Chicken Parmesan Casserole: penne pasta, shredded chicken, mozzarella, Parmesan, marinara sauce, dried herbs, fresh basil.
  • Transfer the pasta mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread evenly and cover with foil.
    Chicken Parmesan Casserole pasta mixture in a baking dish, ready to bake.
  • Bake covered for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, uncover, and top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
    Baking Chicken Parmesan Casserole covered with foil in the oven.
  • Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with additional chopped basil for garnish.
    Chicken Parmesan Casserole in a baking dish, topped with cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 640kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 46gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 1638mgFiber: 6g
Keyword Chicken Parmesan Casserole
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