Description
A comforting, high protein casserole filled with chicken, marinara, and cheesy goodness, perfect for cozy family 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 until no longer pink, then shred them.
- Combine the shredded chicken, marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a baking dish.
- Mix in the cooked pasta, if using.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Make ahead by assembling the casserole the night before and bake it when ready. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg