Chicken Parmesan Casserole


 This recipe is supposed to be a freezer meal recipe, but it didn't make it to my freezer. Super easy to make and delish! If your in a super duper rush like I was trying to referee three small children and cook dinner at the same time, you can substitute rotisserie chicken instead. I think it took 2 rotisserie chickens. I found this recipe on www.thrivinghomeblog.com

Chicken Parmesan Casserole

4 cups cubed, or shredded chicken, cooked
1 jar (28 oz) marinara sauce
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1-2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup panko or whole wheat bread crumbs
1-2 Tblsp olive oil
fresh herbs, chopped (parsley, basil, oregano, etc.)
salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease an 8x8 casserole dish with cooking spray. Spread a couple Tblsp of the marinara on the bottom of the dish. Layer on top the cooked chicken, dump the rest of the marinara sauce on top. Next, top with cheeses until all the chicken is covered.
 In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, olive oil, fresh herbs, and a dash of salt and pepper together. Sprinkle the seasoned breadcrumbs on top. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until golden on top and bubbling on the sides. You can also turn on the broiler for 2 minutes if the top isn't crisp enough. EnJOY!