Description
A comforting high-protein twist on traditional chicken parmesan, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked pasta (optional)
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the chicken breasts in a skillet over medium heat until they are no longer pink, then shred into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine the shredded chicken, marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a baking dish. Stir well.
- If using pasta, mix in the cooked pasta at this stage.
- Top the mixture with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Make ahead by assembling the casserole the night before and storing it in the fridge. Substitute half of the pasta with cauliflower for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 70mg