This chicken Parmesan casserole is a delicious twist on the classic dinner.

A garnish of parsley at the end keeps things bright and adds a nice touch of freshness.

Make this chicken Parmesan casserole tonight and expect rave reviews.

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Bonus tip: Any leftovers make an extra tasty version of ameatball sliders.

Ingredients

1cupmarinara sauce (such as Rao’s Homemade)

4(6-oz.)

Pour marinara sauce into an 11- x 7-inch broiler-safe baking dish, and set aside.

Southern Living Chicken Parmesan Casserole after baking ready to serve

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Season chicken:

Season chicken with salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper.

Cook chicken:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.

Cook chicken, smooth sides down, undisturbed, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes.

Southern Living Chicken Parmesan Casserole pouring the sauce into the pan

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Flip chicken, and cook until chicken is browned, 3 to 4 minutes.

(Temperature will rise after broiling.)

Finish baking:

Place baking dish on rack 6 inches from heat source.

Southern Living Chicken Parmesan Casserole seasoning the chicken

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Remove from oven, and garnish with parsley.

For a more indulgent option, pair with butterygarlic breadand a side of pasta.

Thaw in the refrigerator overnight if frozen.

Southern Living Chicken Parmesan Casserole browning the chicken in the skillet

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Bring to room temperature, then cover and bake in a preheated 350F oven until hot throughout before serving.

For a stovetop version, prepare the chicken in a skillet as directed.

Remove from pan, and pour in marinara.

Southern Living Chicken Parmesan Casserole browning the chicken

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Southern Living Chicken Parmesan Casserole adding the chicken and cheese to the dish

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Southern Living Chicken Parmesan Casserole after baking

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Southern Living Chicken Parmesan Casserole stirring together the breadcrumb topping

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Southern Living Chicken Parmesan Casserole adding the breadcrumb topping

Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf

Southern Living Chicken Parmesan Casserole after baking

Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf

Southern Living Chicken Parmesan Casserole ingredients

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