Description
A comforting Italian-American casserole with shredded chicken, pasta, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese baked until golden and bubbly.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups cooked pasta such as penne or rotini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add shredded chicken, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper then cook about 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl combine cooked pasta, marinara sauce, half of the mozzarella, and half of the parmesan cheese.
- Add the seasoned chicken and mix until evenly combined.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until cheese becomes golden and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly then garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works well and saves preparation time.
- Add vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Use reduced fat cheese for a lighter version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
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