Chicken Parmesan Pasta Casserole - Averie Cooks

Name: Chicken Parmesan Pasta Casserole - Averie Cooks
Ingredients: 1 pound fusilli pasta*, cooked according to package directions and drained (rotini, bowtie, penne, ziti, small shells, or a small-shaped pasta may be substituted); 25 ounces marinara sauce; 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1.25 to 1.50 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces; kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, or to taste; 3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed; 2 heaping cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (do not use regular breadcrumbs because they won't get crunchy); 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; fresh basil, optional for garnishing

"Chicken Parmesan Pasta Casserole – A hearty comfort food casserole that includes juicy chicken, pasta, marinara, the BEST crispy buttery breadcrumb topping and TWO types of cheese!! A family favorite big-batch recipe that’s also great for meal prepping!! Chicken Parmesan Pasta Casserole Recipe This is pure, unadulterated comfort food that’s hearty, cozy, and will put […]..."

INGREDIENTS

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1 pound fusilli pasta*, cooked according to package directions and drained (rotini, bowtie, penne, ziti, small shells, or a small-shaped pasta may be substituted)

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25 ounces marinara sauce

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3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil

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1.25 to 1.50 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces

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kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, or to taste

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3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed

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2 heaping cups shredded mozzarella cheese

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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

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1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (do not use regular breadcrumbs because they won't get crunchy)

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1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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fresh basil, optional for garnishing

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