Yum! That’s a classic comfort food dish. I can give you a simple, teen-friendly recipe for a Parmesan chicken casserole that’s easy to make at home.
🍗 Parmesan Chicken Casserole
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 2 cups cooked pasta (penne, rotini, or macaroni)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken or mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the casserole
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, cooked pasta, soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and half of the mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Transfer to baking dish
- Spread mixture evenly in a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Add toppings
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Optional: Add breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Bake
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly.
- Serve and enjoy
- Let cool slightly, then serve hot.
Tips & Variations
- Add broccoli, spinach, or bell peppers for extra nutrients.
- Swap mozzarella for cheddar, provolone, or pepper jack for different flavors.
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
I can also make a quick, TikTok-style version with visuals and step-by-step instructions for teens — fun, easy, and ready to share.
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