chicken parmesan casserole

Name: Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: ## HOMEMADE GARLIC CROUTONS; 1/4 cup(s) softened butter; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic salt; 1 - loaf of Italian bread; 2 tablespoon(s) parsley; ## CASSEROLE; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 2 clove(s) garlic, crushed; - red pepper flakes, to taste; 5-6 - chicken breasts, skinless, boneless; 2 cup(s) marinara sauce; 1/4 cup(s) fresh basil; 8 ounce(s) mozzarella cheese, shredded; 4 ounce(s) Parmesan cheese, shredded; 1 batch homemade croutons

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Missy Wimpelberg

Franklin, TN

Updated on Sep 5, 2024

My daughter and I were playing in the kitchen and wanted to make something different, so here you go. This is a wonderful dish. Very easy to make, as my daughter is 13 and she made it all. It is a fun twist on an old favorite.

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Chicken Parmesan Casserole on a serving plate.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

All the delicious chicken Parmesan flavors are baked in a casserole dish instead of frying the chicken. Genius! Baking the chicken breasts in marinara sauce and garlic enables the flavors to infuse into the meat. The homemade croutons are fantastic. There's a slight sweetness from the sauce and fresh basil. Filled with cheese, your family will request this chicken Parmesan often.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 20 Min

cook time 1 Hr 15 Min

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yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

HOMEMADE GARLIC CROUTONS
1/4 cup softened butter
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 - loaf of Italian bread
2 tablespoons parsley
CASSEROLE
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
- red pepper flakes, to taste
5-6 - chicken breasts, skinless, boneless
2 cups marinara sauce
1/4 cup fresh basil
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
4 ounces Parmesan cheese, shredded
1 batch homemade croutons

How To Make chicken parmesan casserole

Step 1

For homemade garlic croutons, butter both sides of the bread. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.

Step 2

Sprinkle with garlic salt.
Step 3

Sprinkle parsley on both sides.
Step 4

Cut buttered bread into 1-inch cubes.
Step 5

Place on a baking sheet.
Step 6

Bake at 300 degrees for 30-45 minutes stirring every 15 minutes.
Step 7

Set aside.
Step 8

For the casserole, turn the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 13 x 9 glass baking dish with the olive oil.
Step 9

Then add garlic and brush to coat the entire pan.
Step 10

Sprinkle some of the red pepper flakes to taste.
Step 11

Then place chicken in pan.
Step 12

Pour marinara sauce over the chicken.
Step 13

Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and the Parmesan cheese over the sauce.
Step 14

Add homemade croutons.
Step 15

Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Step 16

Bake for approximately 30 minutes. Baking time may be longer if you use larger breasts.
Step 17

Sprinkle basil before serving.
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