High Protein Chicken Parmesan Casserole
A delicious and nutritious casserole packed with protein, featuring tender chicken, creamy ricotta, and rich marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked pasta (optional)
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken (shredded or cubed), ricotta cheese, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. If using, stir in the cooked pasta.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
- Top with Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Best served hot out of the oven. Can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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