Description
A comforting, cheesy casserole filled with shredded chicken, ricotta, and mozzarella, perfect for family meals or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked pasta (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the shredded chicken, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. If you want to add some carbs, mix in the cooked pasta!
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly in a greased casserole dish, making sure it covers the bottom.
- Top it all off with grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden on top.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional vegetables or different cheeses for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, high protein recipe, comfort food, easy dinner, Italian