Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Recipe for Chicken Parmesan Casserole - This chicken Parmesan is done casserole style (so, no breading or frying!), but still offers up that irresistible combination of tender chicken, crunchy/cheesy coating, and flavorful sauce.


Recipe for Chicken Parmesan Casserole - This chicken Parmesan is done casserole style (so, no breading or frying!), but still offers up that irresistible combination of tender chicken, crunchy/cheesy coating, and flavorful sauce.

This Chicken Parmesan Casserole is baked (so, no breading or frying!), but still offers up that irresistible combination of tender chicken, crunchy/cheesy coating, and flavorful sauce.



Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Rate this recipe
4ratings
Category: Entree,Dinner

This Chicken Parmesan Casserole is baked (so, no breading or frying!), but still offers up that irresistible combination of tender chicken, crunchy/cheesy coating, and flavorful sauce.


  • 2 T. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • sprinkle of red pepper flakes
  • about 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into approximately 2-3 inch chunks
  • salt & pepper
  • 2 1/2 - 3 c. tomato sauce
  • 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil
  • 8 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 oz. fresh grated Parmesan cheese (about a cup)
  • about 4 c. homemade croutons, or your favorite store bought brand (I've included my recipe below)
    Homemade Croutons
  • 2 cloves garlic minced to a paste
  • 3 T. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 t. salt
  • 4 c. fresh bread cubes (1/2 -3/4 inch cubes)



  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt & pepper.
  3. In a 13 x 9 inch baking dish, add chicken, olive oil, garlic and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Toss well, spread out in an even layer. Spread tomato sauce evenly over chicken and sprinkle with chopped basil.
  4. Sprinkle half the mozzarella and half the Parmesan over the sauce layer. Spread the croutons over the cheese. Then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the layer of croutons.
  5. Bake for 35 minutes.
    Homemade Croutons
  1. Combine oil, garlic, and salt in a large bowl. Add bread cubes and toss until well coated. Spread onto a baking sheet. Bake at 350 for about 15 -20 minutes, until golden brown.

Article Categories:
Casserole · Poultry

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

508 Shares
Pin508
Share
Email