Leftover Chicken Parmigiana
Turn last night's dinner into a family favorite with this easy and delicious Leftover Chicken Parmigiana recipe! Perfect for using up cooked chicken, this comforting dish layers tender chicken pieces with rich marinara sauce, gooey melted mozzarella, and a crunchy Parmesan breadcrumb topping. Ready in just 30 minutes with minimal prep, it’s an ideal solution for busy weeknights. Serve it over pasta, alongside crusty bread, or with a crisp green salad for a complete meal that feels indulgent yet effortless. Packed with Italian-inspired flavors and simple ingredients, this recipe is a game-changer when it comes to reducing food waste while delivering big on taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken (breast or thigh)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 4 servings cooked pasta or bread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Shred or cut the leftover chicken into bite-sized pieces and arrange them evenly in the baking dish.
Pour the marinara sauce over the chicken, spreading it evenly to cover all pieces.
In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the marinara sauce layer.
Top the dish with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve hot over cooked pasta, with crusty bread, or alongside a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2879 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.4 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.8 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 533 mg | 178% | |
| Sodium | 3185 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 278.2 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.3 g | ||
| Protein | 236.9 g | 474% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1482 mg | 114% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1754 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
