Description
A comforting casserole featuring crisp popcorn chicken, tender penne pasta, rich marinara, and three creamy cheeses, all baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. dried penne pasta
- 48 oz marinara sauce
- 1 lb. frozen popcorn chicken
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, then add the penne.
- Drain the pasta in a colander and allow excess water to drain thoroughly.
- Combine the cooked pasta, marinara sauce, frozen popcorn chicken, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup Parmesan, ricotta, and Italian seasoning in a large bowl.
- Fill the prepared dish with the mixture and spread it evenly.
- Add the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan on top.
- Bake the casserole for 30 to 35 minutes until the sauce bubbles around the edges and the cheese looks melted.
- Remove from the oven and let it stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a crispier surface, place the casserole under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 82g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Parmesan, Casserole, Comfort Food, Pasta Bake, Italian