Dump and Bake: Chicken Parmesan Casserole

45 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Pour one bag of uncooked fusilli pasta into your casserole dish.
  2. 2Pour one bag of uncooked fusilli pasta into your casserole dish.
  3. 3Pour one bag of uncooked fusilli pasta into your casserole dish.
  4. 4Add one 24-ounce jar of your favorite marinara sauce to the pasta.
  5. 5Add one 24-ounce jar of your favorite marinara sauce to the pasta.
  6. 6Add one 24-ounce jar of your favorite marinara sauce to the pasta.
  7. 7Fill the empty marinara sauce jar with water, shake it to get all the sauce out, and pour it directly on top of the pasta and sauce.
  8. 8Fill the empty marinara sauce jar with water, shake it to get all the sauce out, and pour it directly on top of the pasta and sauce.
  9. 9Fill the empty marinara sauce jar with water, shake it to get all the sauce out, and pour it directly on top of the pasta and sauce.
  10. 10Cut 1.5 pounds of uncooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces directly into the casserole dish using kitchen shears.
  11. 11Cut 1.5 pounds of uncooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces directly into the casserole dish using kitchen shears.
  12. 12Cut 1.5 pounds of uncooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces directly into the casserole dish using kitchen shears.
  13. 13Season the chicken generously with salt.
  14. 14Season the chicken generously with salt.
  15. 15Season the chicken generously with salt.
  16. 16Add cracked black pepper to the chicken.
  17. 17Add cracked black pepper to the chicken.
  18. 18Add cracked black pepper to the chicken.
  19. 19Sprinkle granulated garlic powder over the chicken.
  20. 20Sprinkle granulated garlic powder over the chicken.
  21. 21Sprinkle granulated garlic powder over the chicken.
  22. 22Give everything a quick mix with a spatula to ensure all ingredients are well combined and coated.
  23. 23Give everything a quick mix with a spatula to ensure all ingredients are well combined and coated.
  24. 24Give everything a quick mix with a spatula to ensure all ingredients are well combined and coated.
  25. 25Cover the casserole dish and cook in a preheated oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.
  26. 26Cover the casserole dish and cook in a preheated oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.
  27. 27Cover the casserole dish and cook in a preheated oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.
  28. 28After 30 minutes, remove the lid and mix the chicken and pasta.
  29. 29After 30 minutes, remove the lid and mix the chicken and pasta.
  30. 30After 30 minutes, remove the lid and mix the chicken and pasta.
  31. 31Coat the top of the casserole with about a cup and a half of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  32. 32Coat the top of the casserole with about a cup and a half of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  33. 33Coat the top of the casserole with about a cup and a half of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  34. 34Add one cup of panko bread crumbs evenly on top of the mozzarella cheese.
  35. 35Add one cup of panko bread crumbs evenly on top of the mozzarella cheese.
  36. 36Add one cup of panko bread crumbs evenly on top of the mozzarella cheese.
  37. 37Drizzle about half a stick of melted butter over the bread crumbs to help them crisp up.
  38. 38Drizzle about half a stick of melted butter over the bread crumbs to help them crisp up.
  39. 39Drizzle about half a stick of melted butter over the bread crumbs to help them crisp up.
  40. 40Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
  41. 41Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
  42. 42Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
  43. 43Return the casserole to the oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese melts and crisps up to a golden color.
  44. 44Return the casserole to the oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese melts and crisps up to a golden color.
  45. 45Return the casserole to the oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese melts and crisps up to a golden color.
  46. 46Garnish with freshly cut parsley.
  47. 47Garnish with freshly cut parsley.
  48. 48Garnish with freshly cut parsley.
  49. 49Cut and scoop out a portion into a bowl.
  50. 50Cut and scoop out a portion into a bowl.
  51. 51Cut and scoop out a portion into a bowl.

Ingredients

  • 1 bag uncooked fusilli pasta
  • 1 bag uncooked fusilli pasta
  • 1 bag uncooked fusilli pasta
  • 24 ounce jar marinara sauce
  • 24 ounce jar marinara sauce
  • 24 ounce jar marinara sauce
  • 1 jar water
  • 1 jar water
  • 1 jar water
  • 1.5 pound uncooked chicken breast
  • 1.5 pound uncooked chicken breast
  • 1.5 pound uncooked chicken breast
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • granulated garlic powder
  • granulated garlic powder
  • granulated garlic powder
  • 1.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 0.5 stick melted butter
  • 0.5 stick melted butter
  • 0.5 stick melted butter
  • freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • parsley
  • parsley
  • parsley

Equipment

casserole dishkitchen shearsspatulaoven mittsgraterbowl

Tips

  • No need to wash the chicken as it's actually recommended not to wash chicken.
  • Season chicken with Italian seasoning if desired.
  • Use panko bread crumbs for an extra crispy crust. Italian bread crumbs can also be used.