This easy Chicken Parmesan Casserole is pure comfort food that everyone will love! It’s cheesy, hearty, and incredibly easy to make — perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. You can use homemade crispy chicken, frozen chicken tenders, or even leftover rotisserie chicken to save time.
Toss everything together with pasta, marinara sauce, and a generous layer of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, then bake until golden and bubbly. The result? A crowd-pleasing, melt-in-your-mouth casserole that delivers all the classic Chicken Parmesan flavors in one easy dish!
Chicken Parmesan Casserole
This easy Chicken Parmesan Casserole is pure comfort food that everyone will love! It’s cheesy, hearty, and incredibly easy to make — perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. You can use homemade crispy chicken, frozen chicken tenders, or even leftover rotisserie chicken to save time.
Ingredients
- ¾ pound rigatoni pasta
- 32 oz. marinara sauce, or up to 48 oz. for saucier pasta
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¾ cup flour
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ cups Italian breadcrumbs
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- Fresh Parsley, to garnish
Instructions
Step-By-Step Instructions
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Notes
- Whole Milk, Low Moisture mozzarella cheese is best for this recipe. Shred it fresh from a block for best results.
Storage
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This pasta also freezes well and reheats best if defrosted in the fridge overnight prior to microwaving or baking.
- You may want to spoon additional sauce on it before reheating to prevent the pasta from becoming dry.
Make-Ahead Method
- This casserole can be assembled up to 2 days ahead of time.
- Before baking, let it sit out at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Cover and bake at 375°F for 15 minutes. Remove cover and bake for 25 more minutes.
Shortcuts:
Using Frozen Chicken Tenders
- Frozen chicken tenders are a great way to make this recipe in a short amount of time.
- Let them sit out at room temperature for about 5 minutes and carefully slice them into smaller strips prior to adding to the casserole.
- No modifications to the baking temperature or cooking time should be required.
Using Leftover Rotisserie Chicken
- This recipe is a perfect way to use up leftover rotisserie chicken and cut out the time it takes to bread the chicken cutlets.
- To add some crunch, combine 1 cup of breadcrumbs with 1/3 cup melted butter. Sprinkle it over the top of the casserole and bake at 375° F for the last 10 minutes of baking.
Best Cheese for Melting
- Low-moisture, whole milk mozzarella shredded from a block will melt the best in this recipe!
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