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Chicken Parmesan & Pasta Casserole

August 18, 2020 By Lilly

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A quick and easy family dinner recipe!

Are you looking for easy meals to make for a family with kids? This baked chicken parmesan pasta casserole is incredibly quick and cheap to make with just a few ingredients: rotisserie chicken, pasta, marinara, cheese, butter and Panko bread crumbs. Delish! Even your picky eaters will enjoy this simple main dish.

I like to serve this yummy chicken casserole with caesar salad and breadsticks for a complete meal, but any type of veggie would pair well with it.

Easy Chicken Parmesan Casserole With Pasta -- A super simple main dish for the family! Even your picky eaters will love this budget friendly meal.

Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan Casserole With Pasta

  • 1 small rotisserie chicken (pulled and shredded)
  • 1/2 pound cooked pasta (any kind)
  • 24oz jar marinara sauce
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • Italian seasoning and garlic powder

How to make chicken parmesan casserole with pasta! A super easy main dish for the family.

Simply cook and drain the pasta according to the package directions, and then mix with the chicken, marinara sauce, seasoning and half of the cheese. Simmer for a few minutes or until warm.

Easy chicken and pasta casserole recipe made with cheap and simple ingredients including rotisserie chicken.

Spread the pasta mixture onto the bottom of a small greased casserole dish and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella over top. Next, mix together the bread crumbs, butter, remaining parmesan and garlic powder until well combined; sprinkle over top.

Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for about 15 minutes or until the panko crust gets crispy and turns golden brown.

The BEST Easy Chicken Parmesan Casserole Recipe With Pasta

Serve this Italian inspired casserole alone or with salad, veggies and/or breadsticks. Either way, it’s delicious and incredibly simple to make on busy weeknights, especially if you already have the chicken pulled and pasta cooked.

Rotisserie Chicken Parmesan Casserole With Pasta -- Super quick and easy dinner recipe for the family! Kids love this easy main dish.

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Easy Chicken Parmesan Casserole With Pasta

This easy family dinner recipe will get a thumbs up from your picky eaters! Kids and adults love this Italian inspired casserole. It's quick, simple and made with cheap ingredients including rotisserie chicken. This main dish is perfect for busy weeknight meals or anytime you don't want to fuss over dinner.
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 small rotisserie chicken (pulled into small pieces)
  • 1/2 lb pasta (about 3 cups dry)
  • 1 (24oz) jar marinara or spaghetti sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350° F and grease a medium size baking dish (I used a 7x9 dish).
  • In a large pan or pot, cook and drain the pasta according the package directions.
  • Place the drained pasta back into the pot and mix with the marinara sauce, chicken, HALF of the mozzarella, HALF of the parmesan, and 1-2 tsp of Italian seasoning.
  • Allow the mixture to simmer for a few minutes over medium-low heat and then spread it evenly onto the bottom of your baking dish; sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese over top.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the panko bread crumbs, melted butter and garlic powder; sprinkle it evenly over the top of the casserole.
  • Bake uncovered on the center rack for about 15 minutes or until the panko crust turns golden brown.
  • Serve alone or with salad, veggies and/or breadsticks. Enjoy!

Notes

If you like this recipe, check out this list of 20 Cheap & Easy Family Dinner Ideas! 🙂

Are you on the hunt for quick and easy family dinner recipes for your picky eaters? My kids love this cheesy rotisserie chicken and pasta casserole! It's fast, cheap and simple to make on busy school nights, plus you can get several meals out of it. We love leftovers! This recipe is perfect for kids who are super picky when it comes to eating dinner.

Chicken Parmesan Dinner Casserole - Calling all busy moms and dads! Finding quick and easy dinner recipes for a family with picky kids isn't a simple job. But, how can you go wrong with pasta, rotisserie chicken, marinara and cheese all mixed together and then baked into a casserole with a crispy panko crust? Yummy! This chicken casserole is perfect for last minute weeknight meals, and is just as good leftover so you can get TWO meals in ONE. My picky eaters just gobble it up. It's great for kids of any age from toddlers to teens!Looking for easy dinner recipes for a family with kids? This rotisserie chicken parmesan casserole with pasta is great for picky eaters! And it's made with cheap and simple ingredients. The homemade breadcrumb topping makes it crispy and delish. #thelazydish #easydinner #pastaRotisserie Chicken Dinner Ideas -- Quick & Easy Chicken Parmesan Casserole. The BEST dinner recipe for a family with kids! Great for picky eaters and hungry husbands. Cheap and simple to make with few ingredients. #chicken #dinner #pasta #thelazydish Looking for easy chicken and pasta dinner recipes for the family? This baked chicken parmesan pasta casserole is super quick and cheap to make with just a few ingredients: rotisserie chicken, pasta, marinara, cheese, butter and Panko bread crumbs. Delish! It's the perfect meal for kids, especially your picky eaters. It feeds a large family of 6, but is just as good leftover for lunch or dinner the next day. Serve with a salad or veggies to make it a complete meal. Great for busy weeknights!

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