Parmesan Chicken Casserole

This Parmesan Chicken Casserole is a comforting and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken breasts with savory marinara sauce and gooey melted cheese, all baked to perfection. Its a crowd-pleaser thats perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings with friends and family.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375F 190C

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant

Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side

Transfer chicken breasts to a baking dish

Spread marinara sauce over the chicken breasts

Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the sauce

Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and breadcrumbs

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbly and golden

Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving