High Protein Chicken Parmesan Casserole
A hearty, high protein chicken parmesan casserole made with baked chicken, broccoli, rigatoni, and gooey cheese perfect for meal prep or family dinners.
Equipment
- large pot for cooking pasta
- frying pan for sautéing veggies
- large mixing bowl
- casserole dish
- oven
- broiler (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 lb rigatoni
- 6 cups chicken nuggets or chicken tenders
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 48 oz pasta sauce
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (for topping)
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and cook pasta according to package.
- Cook chicken tenders, then cut into bite-size pieces.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic.
- Add broccoli, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir for 3–4 minutes.
- Pour in sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add noodles, mozzarella, and parmesan. Stir until coated.
- Layer noodles and chicken in casserole dish, top with remaining sauce and cheese.
- Mix topping ingredients and sprinkle evenly.
- Bake 25–30 minutes or until bubbling; broil 2 minutes for golden top.
- Garnish with basil and serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to keep the crispy top.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 38gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 280mgIron: 3mg