Chicken Parmesan Casserole
A comforting, family-friendly dinner with tender chicken, rich Italian sauce, melted mozzarella, savory Parmesan, and a crisp breadcrumb topping, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1-2 pieces chicken breast, cut up into bite sized pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 jar Prego Italian Sauce or other Italian-style pasta sauce
Instructions
Preparation
- Spray a 9x13 cooking dish with cooking spray and spread garlic along the bottom.
- Layer 1/2 the chicken on top of the garlic.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese on top of the chicken.
- Pour 1/2 jar of Prego sauce on top of the cheese.
- Layer the rest of the chicken on top of the sauce.
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese on top of the chicken.
- Cover with remaining Prego sauce.
- Top with breadcrumbs and sprinkle remaining parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
Notes
Allow leftovers to cool, then place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. For freezing, transfer cooled portions to freezer-safe containers. Reheat refrigerated portions in the oven or microwave.