Chicken Parmesan Casserole
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An incredibly popular and easy-to-make twist on the classic Italian-American dish. Chicken breasts are baked with flavorful tomato sauce, gooey mozzarella, parmesan, and crunchy garlic-herb croutons that mimic the crispy breaded crust of traditional chicken parm.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Season and sear the chicken breasts on both sides for extra flavor. → Place chicken in a prepared 9x13-inch baking dish and coat with tomato sauce. → Layer with half the cheeses, the croutons, and the remaining cheeses. → Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35-45 minutes until cooked through. → Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Season and sear the chicken breasts on both sides for extra flavor. → Place chicken in a prepared 9x13-inch baking dish and coat with tomato sauce. → Layer with half the cheeses, the croutons, and the remaining cheeses. → Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35-45 minutes until cooked through. → Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Introduction
An incredibly popular and easy-to-make twist on the classic Italian-American dish. Chicken breasts are baked with flavorful tomato sauce, gooey mozzarella, parmesan, and crunchy garlic-herb croutons that mimic the crispy breaded crust of traditional chicken parm.
Step 1
Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet on high heat and sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
Step 3
Deglaze the hot skillet with a splash of water or stock, scrape up the browned bits, and pour the juices over the chicken.
Step 4
Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes into a 9x13-inch baking dish, brushing to coat the bottom.
Step 5
Arrange the chicken breasts in the baking dish, alternating the thick and thin ends of the breasts for even heat distribution.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Select chicken breasts that are roughly the same size so they cook evenly.
Searing the chicken first is optional but highly recommended to add color and deepen the flavor.
Fresh mozzarella is delicious but can be hard to grate; tearing it into small crumbles works perfectly.
Always rely on a meat thermometer rather than strictly baking time, as breast sizes vary.
Letting the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving allows the juices to redistribute and helps the sauce set.
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