This casserole is perfect when you’re craving the flavors of chicken Parmesan but want a shortcut version. Simply toss cooked fettucine with shredded rotisserie chicken, mozzarella and your favorite jarred marinara sauce, then top it with buttery Parmesan and garlic breadcrumbs. Pop it in the oven until it’s hot and beautifully browned and crisped on top. Every bite contains the comfort of classic chicken parm with about half the prep.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 10 min |
| Active: | 25 min |
| Yield: | 4 to 6 servings |
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 10 min |
| Active: | 25 min |
| Yield: | 4 to 6 servings |
Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound fettucine
- 2 cups shredded chicken (about the breast meat of 1 rotisserie chicken)
- 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
- One 32-ounce jar marinara sauce (about 4 cups)
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Add the fettucine to the boiling water and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, combine the chicken and 2 cups of the mozzarella in a medium bowl. Combine the panko, Parmesan, garlic, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a separate medium bowl. Pour in the melted butter and mix until well combined.
- Add the pasta, chicken mixture, marinara sauce and reserved pasta water to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and toss until well combined. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella then top with the panko mixture. Bake until the breadcrumbs on top are golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes. Garnish with basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 911 |
| Total Fat | 45 g |
| Saturated Fat | 24 g |
| Carbohydrates | 80 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 11 g |
| Protein | 44 g |
| Cholesterol | 141 mg |
| Sodium | 1391 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 911 |
| Total Fat | 45 g |
| Saturated Fat | 24 g |
| Carbohydrates | 80 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 11 g |
| Protein | 44 g |
| Cholesterol | 141 mg |
| Sodium | 1391 mg |
Reviews
This is easy & very tasty! I love the reviews & because of them, I added more sauce & reduced the pasta water (to about 1/2 C). For nutritional value, I added some cut up kale & 8 oz of mushrooms. I also added 1/2 C of Feta b/c I ran out of mozzarella. I normally follow a recipe exactly when I review, so please forgive me. I wanted to use things I had on hand before they end up in the compost bin & I did like the changes. It makes a lot, which is a bonus!
Very yummy and pretty easy to make. I agree with others that you could add more chicken. I like things saucy, so I will add more sauce, use less panko & butter, and a little less Parmesan next time to make it a little healthier, and I just don’t think that much crust and cheese is needed, but it still tastes very good when following the recipe as is.
This was very good. Agree that I could have used more chicken and will next time. OMG that crunchy topping! That was so good I am already thinking of all the meals I can put it on!
I used almost all of the rotisserie chicken instead of just two cups. This was great and for the two of us, we had two more dinners, plus one extra serving. I’m not a fan of chicken parmesan, but this tasted very good. I passed this recipe on to my son and his spouse.
delish. i sauteed thinly sliced zucchini and baby spinach. Added the pasta mixture, then the layer of veggies, followed by the remainder of the pasta mixture. topped with the cheese, then the panko mixture. It was a hit.
This came out great. It’s a good use for part of a rotisserie chicken or just for leftover chicken in general.
It was delicious!
I had a package of rotisserie chicken from Costco and was looking for a new recipe for it besides soup or pot pie. My family loves chicken parmigiana and this recipe really hit the mark! It was incredibly easy to make and gave all the flavors and texture of chicken parmigiana.