Chicken Parmesan Casserole Recipe
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Chicken Parmesan Casserole

By: RCHEISS 
"Perfect for potluck meals, family gatherings, or in a smaller batch, for a winter comfort food meal for the family. Just my take on traditional Chicken Parmesan. I came up with this for my wife's corporate potluck lunch. She wanted Chicken Parmesan, but it was too difficult to feed 20 people the conventional way. Figured a casserole would work just as well. It did!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (30)

What to Drink?

Wine Sangiovese
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked rotini pasta
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 cups flour
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 (16 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 (32 ounce) jars marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine (such as Sangiovese)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the rotini, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  2. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. Place the flour, egg, and bread crumbs in 3 separate bowls. Mix the garlic powder into the bread crumbs. Working in batches, coat the chicken breast in the flour, then dip them in the egg, and finally coat with the bread crumbs. Carefully fry the coated chicken in the hot oil in small batches until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain the fried chicken over paper towels.
  4. Combine cooked pasta, fried chicken, 1/2 package of mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Stir in the marinara sauce. Pour the red wine into the empty marinara sauce jar; cover and shake the jar, and empty the contents into the bowl of pasta. Stir to combine. Spread pasta mixture in a large casserole dish, and cover with aluminum foil.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 package of mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Return to the oven, and continue baking until the cheese has melted, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 1122 | Total Fat: 65.5g | Cholesterol: 149mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2010 by Dina   view full review
with a few little tweeks you can lighten this dish up, such as bake your tenders not deep fry...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2010 by LoveIsTheAnswer   view full review
I didn't want to deep fry the chicken so I browned the chicken in a skillet (no Flour). This...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2011 by Jennifer   view full review
ok first things first I made AS IS. I was nervous about the wine but it made for an incredible...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2011 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I bumped up the flavor in my breading by adding more oregano, basil and onion powder. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2010 by Debbie   view full review
We loved it. Made this last night we loved it. My son who rarely says anything about my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2010 by jlittle370   view full review
I tried it and it's good, I'll always prefer the 'real thing' but this would be great for a group.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2011 by darlin26   view full review
I decided to make this because I love the simplicity of casseroles and my husband loves...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2010 by vitalismom   view full review
It was good, I actually bought frozen chicken strips, deep fried them and cut them up instead...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2011 by loveearth2   view full review
Really great, Have made it every week now since I came across it . Whole family loves it and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2010 by Jodi Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Everyone really liked this, I think it needs a little something though, in the sauce anyway. I...

 

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