Description
This festive casserole layers tender pre-made chicken with marinara sauce, cheese, and breadcrumbs for a quick and healthy holiday dinner. It combines classic flavors with convenience, perfect for busy Christmas evenings.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a baking dish with olive oil
2. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of the dish
3. Arrange half of the shredded chicken over the sauce
4. Sprinkle half of the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper over the chicken
5. Add half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses
6. Repeat layers with remaining sauce, chicken, breadcrumbs, and cheeses
7. Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes
8. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is melted and golden
9. Let the bake rest for 5 minutes before serving
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 85
Keywords: chicken parmesan, christmas bake, healthy dinner, oven recipe, quick chicken bake, holiday casserole, easy chicken dinner, festive bake