Name: Loaded Chicken Parmesan Casserole Recipe – Comfort Food at Its Best
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked shredded chicken; 3 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini); 2 cups marinara sauce; 1 cup ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese); 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; Salt & pepper, to taste; 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 2 tbsp melted butter; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Ingredients

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3 cups cooked shredded chicken
3 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
2 cups marinara sauce
1 cup ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper, to taste
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tbsp melted butter

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a large baking dish.
In a bowl, mix chicken, pasta, marinara sauce, ricotta, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Spread mixture evenly into the baking dish.
Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
In a small bowl, mix bread crumbs with melted butter, then sprinkle over casserole.
Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown.

Garnish with parsley and serve warm!