Description
A healthy twist on traditional chicken parmesan, this High Protein Casserole combines tender chicken, savory marinara, and layers of cheese, making it a hearty and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breast, skinless and boneless
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. If using rotisserie chicken, chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a baking dish, pour a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom.
- Place the chicken pieces in a single layer over the sauce.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the chicken.
- Drizzle a bit more marinara sauce over the cheese.
- Finish with a sprinkle of breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbling.
- Let it cool slightly before serving and garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
Great for meal prep! Assemble ahead of time and refrigerate. Adds veggies like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg