High Protein Casserole Chicken Parmesan
A comforting casserole dish featuring juicy chicken, tangy marinara, gooey mozzarella, and a crunchy breadcrumb topping – perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil and parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked and shredded chicken, marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread half of the chicken mixture in a casserole dish.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken.
- Add the remaining chicken mixture, then sprinkle the remaining mozzarella on top.
- Sprinkle Italian bread crumbs and grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Drizzle olive oil over the casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped basil and parsley before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add diced bell peppers or amp up the cheese for extra flavor. Can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 70mg