Dump n Bake Easy Chicken Parm-ish Casserole

45m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Drop two cubed chicken breasts into a greased 9x13 baking dish and spread them out evenly.
  2. 2Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  3. 3Dump in a 25 ounce jar of marinara sauce.
  4. 4Add 1 pound of penne or rigatoni number 50.
  5. 5Pour in 3 cups of chicken broth or water.
  6. 6Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly.
  7. 7Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  8. 8Throw it in a 425 degree oven for 30 minutes.
  9. 9Carefully remove the foil, give it a quick stir.
  10. 10Cover the top with fresh shredded mozzarella cheese, some Parmesan, and 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs.
  11. 11Throw it back in the oven uncovered until the cheese melts, the top is golden, the noodles are tender, and the chicken is cooked (approximately 10-15 minutes).
  12. 12Sprinkle with parsley before serving, and let it cool off.

Ingredients

  • 2 cubed chicken breasts
  • salt
  • pepper
  • garlic powder
  • Italian seasoning
  • 25 oz marinara sauce
  • 1 lb penne or rigatoni number 50
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • fresh shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Parmesan
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • parsley

Equipment

9x13 baking dishaluminum foilmixing bowl (optional)fork

Tips

  • You can mix all the ingredients in a mixing bowl first if preferred.
  • The dish will be molten lava hot when it comes out of the oven, so be careful.
  • Sprinkle with parsley for a fancy look.