Chicken Parmesan Casserole Recipe—comfort food at its best! This dish is baked to perfection with crispy popcorn chicken, tender pasta, creamy vodka sauce, marinara sauce, and layers of gooey mozzarella and parmesan cheese. It’s easy to make and perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. Serve it with a side salad and garlic bread for a complete meal.
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Baked Chicken Parmesan Pasta Casserole
Chicken Parmesan Casserole is a comforting and indulgent dish that brings together all the classic flavors of chicken parmesan in an easy-to-make casserole form. Layers of marinara sauce, pasta, chicken, ricotta, vodka sauce, parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Baked until bubbly and golden, this casserole is a hearty, delicious meal that’s sure to be a hit at any dinner table.
How to Make Chicken Parmesan Casserole
This dish is easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook according to the package directions for al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine vodka sauce, ricotta cheese, parsley, and parmesan cheese. Add popcorn chicken and cooked pasta and stir to combine. Season with salt and black pepper.
Spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Pour marinara sauce into the bottom of the dish. Add half the pasta mixture to the pan. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and grated parmesan cheese. Spread the remaining pasta mixture in the dish and top with more cheese.
Bake in a preheated oven until bubbly and the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley or fresh basil.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- I use campanelle pasta. It is a trumpet-shaped pasta.
- You can use any pasta shape that you prefer – penne pasta, ziti, rotini, rigatoni, or elbow macaroni are all good.
- You do not need to cook the frozen popcorn chicken before adding it to the casserole dish. It will be baked in the casserole.
- If you want extra crispy chicken, cook the chicken according to the package directions before adding it to the casserole.
- Variations/Additions:
- onions
- spinach
- diced tomatoes
- red pepper flakes
- Italian seasoning
- If you don’t like ricotta cheese, you can substitute cottage cheese.
- Our favorite store-bought marinara sauce is Rao’s. I also love Trader Joe’s Roasted Garlic Marinara (green label), Carbone, and La Famiglia DelGrosso.
- Our favorite store-bought vodka sauce is Rao’s, Yo Mama’s, or Italio’s.
- Can I make the Chicken Parmesan Casserole ahead of time? Yes! Assemble the casserole and cover the baking dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Store the casserole in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before baking.
- For best results, bring the baking dish to room temperature before baking.
- You may need to add a few minutes to the baking time.
- Can I freeze Chicken Parmesan Casserole? Yes! Assemble the casserole and cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Store in the freezer for up to four months.
- When ready to bake, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and bake as directed.
- For best results, bring the baking dish to room temperature before baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
What to Serve with Chicken Parm Casserole
This is our go-to casserole for busy weeknights and dinner parties! Everyone loves the flavors in this dish. The combination of vodka sauce and marinara sauce really makes this pasta stand out from the crowd. When it comes to what to serve with this pasta, I have some delicious ideas for you.
No matter what you serve with this pasta casserole, it is sure to be a hit with the whole family! Looking for more easy pasta dishes? Here are some popular recipes from the website:
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Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Yield: 8 people
Chicken Parmesan Casserole Recipe – comfort food at its best! Made with crispy popcorn chicken, tender pasta, creamy vodka sauce, marinara sauce, and layers of gooey mozzarella and parmesan cheese, this dish is baked to perfection. It’s easy to make and perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. Serve it with a side salad and garlic bread for a complete meal.
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Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook according to the package directions for al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine vodka sauce, ricotta cheese, parsley, and ½ cup of parmesan cheese. Add popcorn chicken and cooked pasta and stir to combine. Season with salt and black pepper.
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Pour half of the marinara sauce into the bottom of the dish. Add half the pasta mixture to the pan. Top with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and ½ cup of grated parmesan cheese. Top the cheese with the remaining marinara sauce. Spread the remaining pasta mixture over the sauce and top with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
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Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until bubbly and the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley or fresh basil.
- I use campanelle pasta. It is a trumpet-shaped pasta.
- You can use any pasta shape that you prefer – penne pasta, ziti, rotini, rigatoni, or elbow macaroni are all good.
- You do not need to cook the frozen popcorn chicken before adding it to the casserole dish.
- If you want extra crispy chicken, cook the chicken according to the package directions before adding it to the casserole.
- Variations/Additions:
- onions
- spinach
- diced tomatoes
- red pepper flakes
- Italian seasoning
- If you don’t like ricotta cheese, you can substitute cottage cheese.
- Our favorite store-bought marinara sauce is Rao’s. I also love Trader Joe’s Roasted Garlic Marinara (green label), Carbone, and La Famiglia DelGrosso.
- Our favorite store-bought vodka sauce is Rao’s, Yo Mama’s, or Italio’s.
- Can I make the Chicken Parmesan Casserole ahead of time? Yes! Assemble the casserole and cover the baking dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Store the casserole in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before baking.
- For best results, bring the baking dish to room temperature before baking.
- You may need to add a few minutes to the baking time.
- Can I freeze Chicken Parmesan Casserole? Yes! Assemble the casserole and cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Store in the freezer for up to four months.
- When ready to bake, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and bake as directed.
- For best results, bring the baking dish to room temperature before baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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