Dump-and-Bake Chicken Parmesan Casserole
This Dump-and-Bake Chicken Parmesan Casserole is a one-pan meal made with tender chicken, pasta, marinara sauce, and gooey cheese. It’s an easy weeknight dinner perfect for families or meal prep.
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It’s easy, cheesy, and comforting, with minimal effort. Serve it with a simple salad or pull-apart bread for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Check out my list of 10+ Easy Baked Casserole Recipes for more ideas!
How to Make Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. In a 9×13-inch casserole dish, combine uncooked pasta, marinara sauce, water, chicken, and seasonings. Stir to mix, then cover with aluminum foil.
3. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir.
4. Sprinkle the Parmesan and mozzarella cheese over the top, then add the bread crumbs. Drizzle melted butter on top.
5. Bake uncovered for 10–15 minutes, until the topping is golden and crispy.
Serve & Enjoy!
Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Important Recipe Notes
- Use a 9×13-inch casserole dish to ensure the pasta cooks evenly in the sauce.
- After the first 30 minutes, stir the mixture so the pasta doesn’t stick and cooks properly.
- Cutting the chicken into ½-inch pieces ensures it stays tender and cooks evenly.
- Keeps the chicken moist while the pasta cooks. Remove foil for the last 10–15 minutes to get a golden, crispy topping.
- You can assemble the casserole a few hours in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake. Just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking cold.
- Adjust seasonings to taste – Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper can be tweaked depending on your family’s preference.
Dump-and-Bake Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb uncooked bowtie pasta
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 24 oz water
- 1 ½ lb chicken cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Fresh parsley for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- In a 9×13-inch casserole dish, combine uncooked pasta, marinara sauce, water, chicken, and seasonings. Stir to mix, then cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan and mozzarella cheese over the top, then add the bread crumbs. Drizzle melted butter on top.
- Bake uncovered for 10–15 minutes, until the topping is golden and crispy.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
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