Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded (You can use rotisserie chicken to save time.)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups cooked pasta (e.g., penne or rotini)
Seasoning and Garnish
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- fresh basil or parsley (Optional garnish)
Method
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and heat for about 5 minutes until warmed through.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, marinara sauce, half of the Parmesan cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Mix well.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the pasta mixture and mix until everything is evenly distributed.
Baking
- Pour the casserole mixture into the greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Top the casserole with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Once done, take it out of the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley, if using.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g
Notes
For added spice, consider adding red pepper flakes. For a lighter version, use whole-grain pasta or zucchini noodles. Make sure to properly grease the baking dish to prevent sticking.
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