Chicken Parm Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 pound Penne pasta
• 3 cups Cooked chicken breast, cubed
• 24 ounces Marinara sauce
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup Grated parmesan cheese
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons Melted butter
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

2. 2

   Boil the penne pasta in salted water until it is slightly undercooked (al dente), then drain.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cubed chicken, and marinara sauce until well coated.

4. 4

   Stir in half of the mozzarella cheese and half of the parmesan cheese into the pasta mixture.

5. 5

   Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.

6. 6

   In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, melted butter, oregano, and garlic powder together.

7. 7

   Top the casserole with the remaining mozzarella, parmesan, and the seasoned breadcrumb mixture.

8. 8

   Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.