I know I have had a lot of sponsored posts as of late, and not as many recipes, but things have been a little crazy around here. My 5 year old has been sick for over 2 weeks now, and I just haven’t had the time to do the blog planning, menu planning, or cooking that I had been doing before. My little one had been dealing with allergies, and was getting along pretty well, but then got a virus that went straight to his chest and caused the worst asthma flare-up he has ever had. We ended up in the ER for the first time ever. Can I just say…NOT. FUN. As he was trying to get over all that, he has gotten a sinus infection on top of it. AND ‘pink eye’…in both eyes. He is really having a hard time, and his poor little immune system can’t take much more! So, say a little prayer for his health, and my sanity. He was up and down all night last night due to the fever and discomfort. Needless to say, mama is tired! It’s days like this when I love the ease (and comfort!) of a casserole.
adapted from:
2 lbs cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts (shredded or cubed)
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
¼ cup fresh basil, finely chopped
2 cups favorite pasta sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 oz Parmesan cheese, divided (I didn’t actually measure this, I just sprinkled some on!)
3.5-5 oz bag of croutons, roughly crushed (I used a garlic and cheese flavor)
*Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
*Spread the cubed chicken across the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish (lightly sprayed with cooking spray) in a single layer.
*Sprinkle the garlic, red pepper flakes and basil evenly over the chicken.
*Top chicken with the pasta sauce in an even layer.
*Sprinkle 1 cup of the Mozzarella and one ounce of the Parmesan evenly across the top.
*Add the crushed croutons, then remaining cheese.
*Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 mins or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly.
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This looks so good! I love recipes like this.. =)
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Sorry to hear your kiddos are sick.
This recipe sounds delicious! Always looking for something new and yummy. 🙂
Kelly
Holy Moly my dear, That is Rick's favorite thing and now to make it in a casserole! OH yes going to make 🙂
Oh girl.. that looks delish!!!! I hope that your little man is feeling better.
what a perfect family meal!
This looks so yummy! I love the addition of croutons, I would never have thought to do that!
OMG this looks GoooooooD!!
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OH I hope your little guy gets better quickly! It is so hard to see your babies be sick and not really be able to do much for them!!
This casserole looks amazing. I think I would prefer the cooked chicken in it too!
This sounds yummy! I love chicken parm anything so I will be trying this one and I definitely agree about the raw chicken and the grease. I am anxious to try this recipe. We've got a couple of cool rainy days ahead and I have some chicken in the freezer. Sounds like a plan! I would love to have you share this at my Linky Party! Wicked Good Wednesday at The Wilderness Wife Blog –
I've made this a couple times recently (from a pinterest recipe) and my family really liked it! Thanks for linking it up at Think Tank Thursday
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Love this! I can't remember the last time we had Chicken Parmesan! Great idea to make it a casserole 🙂 Pinned!
I love casserole recipes and this one looks really good! Thank you for partying with me.
Robin
Ah… chicken juice… yup, I hear you! Like the idea of cooking it like you did. Thanks for the idea!
Oh no! I hope your little one gets better soon. What a rough time for him 🙁
This casserole looks perfect for those crazy nights. Thanks so much for sharing it on Foodie Friday
Looks very tasty. Thanks so much for sharing at Weekend Potluck. Do trust your little guy gets to feeling better soon. I have granddaughter's with similar problems, and it certainly can be frightening.
I hope your little guy is feeling better!! That's the hardest part of being a mom!!!!
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Looks good
I tried the Pinterest version too that was supposedly touted by Chef somebody and it was AWFUL! The crouton topping was pretty tasty and I decided that cooking the chicken first was the way to go~ BUT, I don't think I will ever fix chicken parm again in any way, shape, or form, it really turned me off forever! Ha! glad to know I'm not the only one! Sorry your little guy is having such a hard time,
Jenna
YES! I bet that is the same one I made the first time! It was a "chef" and it seems like it had a video with it…but don't let that turn you off chicken parm forever, it's good stuff 🙂 And thanks, I'm hoping my little man is 100% very soon!
this cheese sucks and is not Italian
I think I am going to try this tonight, but maybe put some cooked spaghetti into the mix.
Yum, I’m having this for dinner. Thanks!
I hope you enjoyed it!