Chicken Parmesan Casserole

By Adam Fisher
Published 5/20/2025
Dietitian Reviewed: Erin McNamara, RDN, LDN, CLT
Approved for These Diets:
Heart Healthy | Low Sodium | High Protein | Diabetic | GLP-1
Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer

This healthy Chicken Parmesan Casserole is a cozy, one-dish meal the whole family will enjoy! Made with fiber-rich chickpea pasta, fresh spinach, and a light, low sodium tomato sauce, it’s a tasty spin on a classic chicken parm recipe. With 22g of protein and just 130mg of sodium per serving, this high protein chicken dinner is ideal for a GLP-1-friendly diet. It’s also a smart and delicious way to use leftover chicken. Topped with a crispy panko-Parmesan crust, this dump and bake chicken parmesan casserole is ready in just an hour, making great for chicken meal prep or quick weeknight comfort food.

This casserole recipe, along with all of our tasty leftover chicken recipes, are perfect for using up chicken from previous meals. These heart-healthy recipes will become household favorites!

Total Time
60 minutes
Servings
8
Calories
282
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Ingredients

Recipe yields 8 servings

Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Breadcrumb Topping

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How to Make Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Chicken Parmesan Casserole

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease an 8-inch-square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

  2. Step 2

    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add pasta and cook to al dente, according to package directions, about 8 minutes. Drain and lightly drizzle with olive oil to prevent pasta from sticking together.

  3. Step 3

    While pasta cooks, heat ½ tablespoon butter and ½ tablespoon olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes; bring mixture to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add shredded chicken and cooked rotini pasta. Transfer to prepared casserole dish and sprinkle top with grated mozzarella cheese.

Breadcrumb Topping

  1. Step 1

    In a small microwave-safe dish, melt remaining ½ tablespoon butter. In a medium mixing bowl, combine melted butter, remaining ½ tablespoon olive oil, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley and Italian seasoning. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over casserole. Bake until hot and top is golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Serve warm garnished with chopped fresh parsley. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
3/4 cup

282
Calories
8
g
Fat
38
mg
Cholesterol
130
mg
Sodium
34
g
Carbs
2
g
Sat. Fat
8
g
Fiber
22
g
Protein
7
g
Sugars
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