The Only Chicken Recipes Recipe You’ll Need (2025) -

The Only Chicken Recipes Recipe You’ll Need (2025)

This recipe provides a simple, baked chicken casserole using marinara sauce and three types of cheese. It is quick to prepare and suitable for a weeknight main dish.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Italian-American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked and shredded
24 oz marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
2 tbsp olive oil for greasing dish
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
to taste Salt and black pepper

Equipment

9x13 inch baking dish
Large bowl
Small bowl

Method

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil.
In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, marinara sauce, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix all ingredients well.
Pour the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
In a small bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs. Mix these gently.
Sprinkle the cheese and breadcrumb mixture evenly over the chicken layer.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
Let the casserole stand for 5 minutes before you serve it.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8g

Notes

You can use leftover rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep time.

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.

Serve this dish with a side of pasta or a green salad.

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