Description
Make your weeknight dinners unforgettable with this easy Chicken Parmesan Casserole. Featuring layers of tender rigatoni, homemade crispy chicken, and a rich marinara sauce topped with gooey mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, this dish is a perfect blend of comfort and flavor. Whether you’re using fresh chicken breasts, frozen tenders, or leftover rotisserie chicken, this versatile casserole adapts to your needs. It’s not just a meal; it’s a family favorite that promises to impress both kids and adults alike! Ideal for potlucks or meal prep, you can prepare it ahead of time and bake it when ready. Dive into cheesy goodness that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ pound rigatoni pasta
- 32 oz marinara sauce
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¾ cup flour
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ cups Italian breadcrumbs
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Boil rigatoni until al dente, then drain.
- Set up a breading station with seasoned flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs. Coat chicken breasts in this order.
- Heat oil in a skillet and cook breaded chicken until golden brown on both sides. Slice into strips.
- In a baking dish, layer half the marinara sauce, rigatoni, chicken strips, half the mozzarella and Parmesan. Repeat layers.
- Dot with butter and bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg