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. Get that pasta cooking – you want it just shy of al dente since it will continue cooking in the oven.
. While the pasta boils, get breading! Slice the chicken breasts into strips, then dredge in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs. Fry until crispy golden perfection.
. Combine the cooked pasta with marinara sauce, Parmesan, and 1 cup of the mozzarella.
. Layer half the pasta mixture in a greased 9×13 baking dish. Top with half the chicken and more cheese.
. Repeat the layers, ending with a glorious cheesy top.
. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes until hot and bubbly. If you want an extra crispy, browned topping, crank the heat to 425°F for the last 5 minutes.
Shortcuts for Crazy Easy Prep
Don’t feel like breading chicken? No problem! Use frozen chicken tenders or grab a rotisserie chicken from the store. For the tenders, let them sit at room temp for 5 minutes, then slice into strips. For the rotisserie, shred or dice the meat. To add crunch, combine 1 cup breadcrumbs with 1/3 cup melted butter and sprinkle over the top before baking.
Make-Ahead Tips
This chicken Parmesan casserole is a rockstar when it comes to making meals ahead. You can fully assemble it up to 2 days in advance! Just let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 15 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for 25 more minutes until hot and bubbly.
However you prepare it, get ready for ooey gooey cheesy pasta perfection with every heavenly bite. This crowd-pleasing casserole has all the cozy, nostalgic flavors of two Italian-American icons baked into one glorious, sharable dish. Comfort food doesn’t get much better than this!
Ingredients
. 3/4 lb rigatoni pasta
. 32 oz marinara sauce up to 48 oz for saucier pasta
. 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
. 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
. 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
. 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
. 2 tsp seasoned salt
. 1/4 tsp black pepper
. 2 large eggs beaten
. 1 1/2 cups Italian breadcrumbs
. 3/4 cup vegetable oil
. 2 tbsp butter
. Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
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