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The Best Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Casserole Recipe

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Casserole

4.91 from 11 votes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

Dump and Bake Chicken Parmesan is a simple, cheesy dinner that combines all the ingredients in one dish for effortless cooking. Just toss everything together, bake, and your delicious meal is ready to enjoy!

Ingredients 

  • 1/2 pound penne pasta, not cooked
  • 2 cups chicken, cooked, and shredded
  • 24 ounces pasta sauce
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 cup panko
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted, unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Spray your baking dish with cooking spray, and prepare your pasta as directed on the box
  • Drain the pasta, add it to a large bowl, and add the marinara sauce, shredded chicken, 1/2 of the shredded mozzarella, and 1/2 of the grated parmesan cheese; add the Italian seasoning.
  • Transfer back to the saucepan, and simmer for a couple of minutes; fold in the rest of the cheese.
  • Transfer the ingredient to the baking dish, and spread them into an even layer.  Add the panko, melted butter, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl, and mix well.
  • Sprinkle the panko on top of the casserole. Set into the air fryer and set cook time for 6 to 10 minutes, at 330 degrees F; using the air fryer setting, cook until the top is golden brown. Cover it tightly with foil if you find that the top is getting too browned.
  • Serve with additional marinara or pasta sauce, extra Parmesan cheese, and freshly diced herbs.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 416kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 1393mgPotassium: 517mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 957IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 334mgIron: 2mg