Cheese Chicken Parmesan Casserole

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Provolone is often less expensive and still melts well.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Pecorino can be cheaper and offers a similar salty flavor.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers can provide a similar texture at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often cheaper and works well for cooking.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).

Add olive oil to a 9x9 pan.

Add 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts that have been shredded into the pan.

Pour in 640 milliliters of marinara sauce and mix until well combined.

Add 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese to the mixture.

Add shaved parmesan cheese on top of the mixture.

Sprinkle in chili flakes for heat.

Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.

Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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