Crispy Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Crispy Chicken Parmesan Casserole

from eatwell101.com
Chicken, Cook, Cooking & Meals, main dishes,
30 min
569 kcal / serving

Try this chicken parmesan casserole, smothered in a rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese! Ready on your table in 30 minutes or less.

Ingredients

  • 2boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • 1 teaspoonitalian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoongarlic powder
  • ½ teaspoonsalt and fresh cracked pepper
  • ½ teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes, optional
  • 1 cupmarinara (or any tomato sauce, make sure it's no sugar added)
  • 1 cupparmesan, grated
  • 1 ½ cupsmozzarella, shredded
  • ½ cuppork rind, crushed, optional
  • 1 tablespoonfreshly chopped basil, for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    On a shallow plate, marinate chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and crushed chili pepper flakes for 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    In the meantime, preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC) and lightly grease a baking dish with oil, cooking spray, or butter.

  3. 3

    Spread the chicken in the greased dish and pour the tomato sauce over it. Top with Parmesan and shredded mozzarella. Lightly sprinkle the crushed pork rinds over the top.

  4. 4

    Bake the chicken parm casserole for 25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and bubbly. Sprinkle with chopped basil and serve immediately. Enjoy!