Easy High Protein Chicken Parmesan Casserole
This comforting casserole blends juicy chicken with marinara and creamy cheeses, perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked pasta (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, marinara sauce, cottage cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Fold gently until well mixed.
- If using cooked pasta, stir it into the mixture now.
- Pour the chicken mixture into a greased casserole dish, spreading it evenly.
- Top the mixture with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Feel free to use rotisserie chicken to save time. You can also add breadcrumbs on top for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg