CHICKEN PARMESAN PASTA CASSEROLE
Perfect for potluck meals, family gatherings, or in a smaller batch, for a winter comfort food meal for the family. Just my take on traditional Chicken Parmesan. I came up with this for my wife's corporate potluck lunch. She wanted Chicken Parmesan, but it was too difficult to feed 20 people the conventional way. Figured a casserole would work just as well. It did!
Provided by RCHEISS
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 1h55m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the rotini, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place the flour, egg, and bread crumbs in 3 separate bowls. Mix the garlic powder into the bread crumbs. Working in batches, coat the chicken breast in the flour, then dip them in the egg, and finally coat with the bread crumbs. Carefully fry the coated chicken in the hot oil in small batches until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain the fried chicken over paper towels.
- Combine cooked pasta, fried chicken, 1/2 package of mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Stir in the marinara sauce. Pour the red wine into the empty marinara sauce jar; cover and shake the jar, and empty the contents into the bowl of pasta. Stir to combine. Spread pasta mixture in a large casserole dish, and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 package of mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Return to the oven, and continue baking until the cheese has melted, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1121.9 calories, Carbohydrate 92.2 g, Cholesterol 139.3 mg, Fat 65.5 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 38.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 1490.7 mg, Sugar 16 g
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Nafiza Islam
[email protected]I've never made chicken parmesan pasta casserole before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out delicious!
Steve Mokua
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Mmathapelo Lefoane
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Leton Sarker
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken parmesan, but this casserole was actually really good! I'll definitely be making it again.
Ramoni Mosunmola
[email protected]This is the best chicken parmesan pasta casserole I've ever had! I'll be making it again and again.
Mansha Hotel
[email protected]My chicken parmesan pasta casserole turned out watery. Not sure what went wrong.
Bettina Puzsoma
[email protected]This recipe was a little too bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.
drop trooper
[email protected]Meh.
Martins Asuquo
[email protected]This was my first time making chicken parmesan pasta casserole and it turned out perfect! Thanks for the recipe!
Julius Nderitu
[email protected]I thought this recipe could be better with the addition of some fresh herbs.
Mbulelo Ncanywa
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite!
Banele Mkhabela
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe, the food turned out amazing!
Md. Miraj Sharif
[email protected]This chicken parmesan pasta casserole was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, the pasta was cooked perfectly, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.