Chicken Parmesan Pasta Bake Recipe
This parmesan chicken casserole is pure, unadulterated comfort food that’s hearty, cozy, and will put a smile on your face. Juicy bites of chicken are nestled within al dente fusilli pasta and everything is tossed in marinara sauce before being layered with mozzarella cheese and baked until the cheese melts. There’s also Parmesan cheese and a buttery panko breadcrumb topping, which is the best part of the whole dish for me. It’s so crispy and addictively amazing that I wanted to pick it off the whole casserole before anyone else could have it. And since I’ll never say no to cheese, having two kinds of cheese — both gooey melted mozzarella and slightly crisped-up Parmesan — is heavenly.
Ingredients in Chicken Parmesan Pasta Casserole
For this easy chicken parmesan casserole with pasta, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Pasta Marinara sauce Olive oil Boneless skinless chicken breast Kosher salt Pepper Italian seasoning, or to taste Garlic, finely minced or pressed Mozzarella cheese Butter Panko breadcrumbs Parmesan cheese Fresh basil, optional for garnishing
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Chicken Parmesan Casserole
This chicken parm casserole is very straightforward to prepare and is definitely a family favorite! Here’s an overview of how the casserole is made:
What to Serve with Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Serve the chicken pasta casserole with a side salad or steamed veggies for a full meal. Or, serve it with one or more of the following sides:
Twelve Superfoods Salad Mediterranean Cobb Salad Strawberry & Avocado Kale Salad Roasted Vegetable Medley Balsamic Roasted Broccoli Perfect Roasted Cauliflower
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