Making Chicken Parmesan Casserole – Easy Recipe!

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 (175°C).

Place the chicken breast in a baking pan and cover it.

Bake the chicken for 1 hour and 15 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.

Once cooked, shred the chicken using forks and fingers for quicker results.

Spread the shredded chicken evenly in the baking dish.

Add spaghetti sauce (Prago) over the chicken, using any preferred brand or type.

Sprinkle half of a 6 oz bag of fresh parmesan cheese over the chicken and sauce.

Use about 1.5 to 2 cups of mozzarella cheese, sprinkling it over the dish.

Measure out 1 cup of Italian breadcrumbs and sprinkle about 3/4 cup on top of the cheese.

Bake the casserole for 20 minutes.

Serve with a spoon, optionally with a side salad and garlic bread.

Cooking Techniques

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