Dump & Bake Chicken Parm Casserole

Jenn Clayton
Sep 3
2 min read

The EASIEST meal and it's incredibly good!! Packed with flavor & protein!!

RECIPE:

1½ cups uncooked rotini pasta
2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
2 cups marinara sauce- 0 point
1¼ cups water or chicken broth
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese light
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup turkey ham or turkey pepperoni (optional, for added flavor)
½ cup breadcrumbs (for topping)
1 tablespoon light butter- melted

Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C). While it’s heating, grab a 9×13-inch baking dish—no need to grease it.
Layer It All In: Start by pouring the uncooked rotini pasta into the baking dish. Don’t worry—it cooks right in the sauce, soaking up all that flavor while baking.
Add the Chicken: Scatter the cooked chicken over the pasta. Leftover rotisserie chicken works wonderfully here. If you’ve got some turkey ham or turkey pepperoni on hand, this is a good moment to toss that in too for a bit of savory depth.
Mix the Sauce: In a separate bowl (or right in the baking dish if you like fewer dishes), mix the marinara sauce with the water or broth. Stir in the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Pour it evenly over the pasta and chicken.
Cheese, Please: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan evenly over the top. You’ll want some of that melty cheese mixed in and some resting on top for that beautiful golden finish.
Add the Crunch: In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the melted butter. Sprinkle this over the casserole to give it a crispy, golden topping that mimics the crust of classic Chicken Parmesan.
Bake and Relax: Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then, uncover it and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, until the pasta is tender and the top is golden and bubbly.
Cool and Serve: Let it rest for about 5 minutes before digging in. This helps the casserole set a bit and makes serving easier.