All the flavors of a traditional chicken parmesan are packed into a delicious casserole. This easy-to-make hearty dinner recipe will soon be a family favorite
10ozpenne pasta cooked and drainedabout ⅔ standard box/bag
2jars marinara sauce24-ounces
1teaspoon Italian seasoning
½cup chopped fresh basil divided
1-2medium tomatoesdiced
2cupsdiced, cooked chicken(chicken breast or rotisserie)
3cupsgrated mozzarella cheese
4tablespoons salted buttermelted
¾cupherbed bread crumbs
¼cupgrated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Cook pasta to al dente according to package instructions. Drain pasta and spread across the bottom of a 9x13 glass baking dish.
Pour one 24 oz. jar of marinara sauce and one teaspoon of Italian seasoning over the pasta.
Add ¼ cup chopped basil and diced tomatoes to the baking dish and stir to distribute ingredients evenly.
Top pasta mixture with chicken. Pour the remaining jar of marinara sauce over the chicken and spread gently to coat evenly.
Top chicken and sauce layer with remaining ¼ cup of basil and mozzarella cheese.
In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, bread crumbs, and parmesan cheese.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40-45 minutes, covered for about the first 20 minutes and then uncovered for the final 20 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly, cheese is melted, and bread crumbs are golden brown.