Chicken Parmesan Casserole HOLY CRAP
This Chicken Parmesan Casserole is a hearty and delicious dish that combines tender chicken strips, rich pasta sauce, and a blend of cheeses, all baked to perfection. It’s a comforting meal that’s perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 32 oz. pasta sauce
- 1/2 inch thick chicken strips
- 1.5 cups breadcrumbs
- 3/4 cup flour
- 2 whisked eggs
- 2 tsp seasoned salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 package rigatoni pasta
- 1/4 inch oil
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Boil water and cook the rigatoni for 1 minute less than al dente. Drain and toss with pasta sauce, 1/3 of the Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup of mozzarella. Set aside.
- Pat chicken dry, cut into strips, and set up a breading station with flour mixture, whisked eggs, and breadcrumbs. Dredge chicken, fry in oil and butter until golden brown, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a casserole dish, layer half of the pasta, half of the chicken, 1/3 of the Parmesan, and 1 cup of mozzarella. Add remaining pasta and chicken, top with remaining cheeses. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, then increase heat to 425°F for an additional 5 minutes.
Nutrition
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg