Description
A savory casserole featuring layers of tender chicken, gooey cheese, and zesty marinara sauce, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Italian bread crumbs
- Marinara sauce
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Eggs
- Garlic powder
- Dried oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-size cubes.
- In a bowl, combine the chicken with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
- Beat the eggs, dip the chicken pieces in eggs, and then roll in Italian bread crumbs.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the breaded chicken, half of the marinara sauce, and half of the cheeses.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining ingredients.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is golden.
- Let the casserole cool before serving.
Notes
Consider adding sautéed vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for additional flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, easy dinner, family meal
