Description
This Chicken Parmesan Casserole is a delicious twist on a classic dish, combining tender chicken strips, rigatoni pasta, marinara sauce, and a cheesy topping. Perfect for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
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Rigatoni Pasta:
- 3/4 pound rigatoni pasta
Marinara Sauce:
- 32 oz. marinara sauce (or up to 48 oz. for saucier pasta)
Cheese:
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Chicken:
- 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3/4 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups Italian breadcrumbs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 Tablespoons butter
Garnish:
- Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta: Boil rigatoni until 1 minute less than al dente. Drain and toss with sauce, Parmesan, and mozzarella.
- Prepare the Chicken: Bread chicken strips with flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs. Fry until golden brown, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble the Casserole and Bake: Layer rigatoni, chicken, and cheeses in a casserole dish. Bake until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Whole Milk, Low Moisture mozzarella cheese is best for this recipe. Shred it fresh from a block for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
