# Weeknight Chicken Parm Casserole

An easy weeknight chicken parm casserole that’s a cheater version of the classic with delicious sauce and crispy topping.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 55 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Start by adding a half of a diced onion to a hot oiled pan and cook until tender and golden.
2. Add one whole bell pepper (any color), diced.
3. Stir and cook for a couple of minutes.
4. Add 2-3 minced garlic cloves and cook for about a minute.
5. Add one can of tomato sauce and one can of diced tomatoes.
6. Add a quarter cup of chopped basil, half a teaspoon of oregano, and a quarter teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
7. Stir and bring to a boil.
8. Once boiling, turn the heat down and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
9. Add all of the sauce to a 9x13 baking dish.
10. Place seasoned chicken thighs (with salt and pepper) right into the sauce.
11. In 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.
12. Stir until all ingredients are combined.
13. Spoon heaping piles of the breadcrumb mixture onto each chicken thigh.
14. Put the whole dish in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 45 minutes, until golden and delicious.
15. If you have any more basil, sprinkle some on top.

## Equipment

- cast iron pan
- wooden spatula
- baking dish
- small mixing bowl
- fork
- oven

## Tips

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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8DKMXDX/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8c67b696-df26-4e44-a3bb-b5a971547891
- Extracted: 2025-11-18

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