Description
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful Chicken Parmesan Casserole that combines crispy breaded chicken, hearty rigatoni pasta, and a rich marinara sauce topped with gooey mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, offering a delicious meal that pleases everyone at the table. Whether you use fresh chicken, frozen tenders, or leftover rotisserie chicken, you can customize this dish to fit your pantry’s needs. With just one baking dish required, cleanup is a breeze! Serve it alongside garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ pound rigatoni pasta
- 32 oz. marinara sauce
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¾ cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1½ cups Italian breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook rigatoni until al dente; drain.
- Bread the chicken by coating in flour, dipping in egg, then coating with breadcrumbs.
- Fry breaded chicken in vegetable oil until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the marinara sauce, then half of the rigatoni, followed by sliced fried chicken. Repeat layers and top with remaining marinara sauce and cheeses.
- Dot with butter and cover with foil; bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Let sit before serving; garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approx. 290g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg