Shortcut Chicken Parmesan Bake

This shortcut chicken parmesan bake uses frozen chicken tenders for a super easy
weeknight casserole that everyone will enjoy.

Servings:

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Prep Time
15 minutes

Cook Time
25 minutes

Total Time
40 minutes

Main Course Dinner

American

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🧂 Ingredients

1 Bake or air fry frozen chicken tenders or strips according to the directions on
the package. (see notes for alternate ideas)
2 Boil pasta (al dente) as directed on box, then drain.
3 Preheat oven to 350° F and grease 9x13 inch baking dish.
4 Combine the cooked pasta with about ⅔ spaghetti sauce in a mixing bowl, then add
garlic powder along with the salt and pepper.
5 Add the pasta and sauce to the baking dish, spread it out so it fills the dish.
6 Place cooked chicken tenders on top of the pasta and add the remaining ⅓ of
pasta sauce over the chicken
7 Sprinkle the entire bag of mozzarella over the top of the pasta and chicken.
8 Lastly, sprinkle the parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning over the top of the
casserole.
9 Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is warmed
through.