High Protein Chicken Parmesan Casserole
A comforting casserole packed with protein, featuring chicken, marinara, and cheeses, perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup cooked whole wheat pasta (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the shredded chicken, marinara sauce, cottage cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Spread the mixture evenly in a greased casserole dish.
- Top the casserole with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep. Feel free to experiment with different melting cheeses and adjust the seasoning as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg