Weeknight Chicken Parm Casserole

55 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Start by adding a half of a diced onion to a hot oiled pan and cook until tender and golden.
  2. 2Start by adding a half of a diced onion to a hot oiled pan and cook until tender and golden.
  3. 3Start by adding a half of a diced onion to a hot oiled pan and cook until tender and golden.
  4. 4Add one whole bell pepper (any color), diced.
  5. 5Add one whole bell pepper (any color), diced.
  6. 6Add one whole bell pepper (any color), diced.
  7. 7Stir and cook for a couple of minutes.
  8. 8Stir and cook for a couple of minutes.
  9. 9Stir and cook for a couple of minutes.
  10. 10Add 2-3 minced garlic cloves and cook for about a minute.
  11. 11Add 2-3 minced garlic cloves and cook for about a minute.
  12. 12Add 2-3 minced garlic cloves and cook for about a minute.
  13. 13Add one can of tomato sauce and one can of diced tomatoes.
  14. 14Add one can of tomato sauce and one can of diced tomatoes.
  15. 15Add one can of tomato sauce and one can of diced tomatoes.
  16. 16Add a quarter cup of chopped basil, half a teaspoon of oregano, and a quarter teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
  17. 17Add a quarter cup of chopped basil, half a teaspoon of oregano, and a quarter teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
  18. 18Add a quarter cup of chopped basil, half a teaspoon of oregano, and a quarter teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
  19. 19Stir and bring to a boil.
  20. 20Stir and bring to a boil.
  21. 21Stir and bring to a boil.
  22. 22Once boiling, turn the heat down and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
  23. 23Once boiling, turn the heat down and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
  24. 24Once boiling, turn the heat down and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
  25. 25Add all of the sauce to a 9x13 baking dish.
  26. 26Add all of the sauce to a 9x13 baking dish.
  27. 27Add all of the sauce to a 9x13 baking dish.
  28. 28Place seasoned chicken thighs (with salt and pepper) right into the sauce.
  29. 29Place seasoned chicken thighs (with salt and pepper) right into the sauce.
  30. 30Place seasoned chicken thighs (with salt and pepper) right into the sauce.
  31. 31In a small mixing bowl, add one cup of panko breadcrumbs, one cup of freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, half a teaspoon of oregano, two tablespoons of basil, and one tablespoon of olive oil.
  32. 32In a small mixing bowl, add one cup of panko breadcrumbs, one cup of freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, half a teaspoon of oregano, two tablespoons of basil, and one tablespoon of olive oil.
  33. 33In a small mixing bowl, add one cup of panko breadcrumbs, one cup of freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, half a teaspoon of oregano, two tablespoons of basil, and one tablespoon of olive oil.
  34. 34Stir until all ingredients are combined.
  35. 35Stir until all ingredients are combined.
  36. 36Stir until all ingredients are combined.
  37. 37Spoon heaping piles of the breadcrumb mixture onto each chicken thigh.
  38. 38Spoon heaping piles of the breadcrumb mixture onto each chicken thigh.
  39. 39Spoon heaping piles of the breadcrumb mixture onto each chicken thigh.
  40. 40Put the whole dish in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 45 minutes, until golden and delicious.
  41. 41Put the whole dish in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 45 minutes, until golden and delicious.
  42. 42Put the whole dish in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 45 minutes, until golden and delicious.
  43. 43If you have any more basil, sprinkle some on top.
  44. 44If you have any more basil, sprinkle some on top.
  45. 45If you have any more basil, sprinkle some on top.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 half diced onion
  • 0.5 half diced onion
  • 0.5 half diced onion
  • 1 whole bell pepper
  • 1 whole bell pepper
  • 1 whole bell pepper
  • 2 to 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 2 to 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 2 to 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 can can of tomato sauce
  • 1 can can of tomato sauce
  • 1 can can of tomato sauce
  • 1 can can of diced tomatoes
  • 1 can can of diced tomatoes
  • 1 can can of diced tomatoes
  • 0.25 cup chopped basil
  • 0.25 cup chopped basil
  • 0.25 cup chopped basil
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 6 pieces chicken thighs
  • 6 pieces chicken thighs
  • 6 pieces chicken thighs
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons basil
  • 2 tablespoons basil
  • 2 tablespoons basil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Equipment

cast iron panwooden spatulabaking dishsmall mixing bowlforkoven

Tips

  • You can sprinkle extra basil on top after baking if desired.
  • Serve over pasta for a complete meal.