How to make: 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.

Cook the pasta according to package directions. Rinse and drain the pasta in a colander.

In a large bowl combine cooked pasta, cooked chicken, Italian seasoning, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese and marinara sauce.

Mix until combined.

Spread the pasta in a 9x13-inch casserole dish and cover with foil.

Bake at 350F degrees for 30 minutes.

Remove from the oven and uncover and top with remaining cheeses.

Bake for about 10 minutes until cheese is melted and casserole is heated through.

Garnish with chopped basil, if desired.

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