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    Home » Recipes » Casseroles

    Parmesan Chicken Casserole

    Updated: Sep 5, 2025 by Kristin Hayes · This post may contain affiliate links · 362 Comments

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    This Parmesan Chicken Casserole comes together in no time using only 6 ingredients! Flavorful, family approved, and a blog favorite!

    Since my “Melt in your Mouth Chicken” has been such a hit with everyone, I decided to change it up just a bit and make it more into a casserole. Not too many changes to the original dish, mainly just the fact that instead of using whole chicken breasts, it is diced chicken, making it easier to serve over something! I served this over spaghetti noodles last week and the entire family was ranting and raving over how yummy this was.

    The cooking time was less due to the chicken being cut up, the flavor was amazing, and the chicken was incredibly moist. The leftovers the next day were just as good, making this a meal I will definitely make again!!

    If you want to make this a bit more healthy, you can use plain Greek yogurt in place of the mayonnaise. It works, but it doesn’t have as rich and creamy of a flavor! And yes, after several people telling me this isn’t really a “casserole”, I agree, however, since its cooked in a casserole pan….I ran with it, haha!

    Serve over rice, pasta, in a lettuce wrap, or as is! Even perhaps cauliflower rice, zoodles, etc. for healthy options!

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    Parmesan Chicken Casserole

    Recipe by: Kristin Hayes
    A twist on my #1 recipe “Melt in your Mouth Chicken”. This casserole comes together in no time and is packed with amazing flavor!
    3.72 from 1013 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 35 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 357 kcal

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    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowls
    • 9×13 baking pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
    • 1 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
    • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
    • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

    Instructions
     

    • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ¾ cup Parmesan, seasoning salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside.
    • Place diced chicken into a greased 9×13 baking pan.
    • Spread mayonnaise mixture evenly on top of the chicken.
    • Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese on top of mayonnaise mixture.
    • Place baking pan in preheated oven, 375 degrees, and bake for 30-35 minutes.
    • Remove from oven and serve over pasta, rice, or by itself.

    Notes

    *Chicken will be a bit “soupy” from the liquid being released as it cooked. Use a slotted spoon to serve. 
    **Others have greased a cooling rack and placed the chicken on a cooling rack to “drain” liquid as it bakes. However you choose to try it, you’ll love it!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 357kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 54gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 159mgSodium: 1220mgPotassium: 879mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 199IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 212mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Joan Schaller Bauer says

      June 04, 2019 at 6:59 pm

      5 stars
      Sounds fabulous! I will plan on making this!
      The one who complained about the printing issue, I believe is not very good at her/his own printer settings, or to cliick on the print friendly button. i have printed many of yours and never had a problem. Thank you very much for sharing it with us!

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        June 05, 2019 at 7:37 am

        Be sure to keep me posted if you try it! Its a favorite in my house! Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Jenni says

      February 09, 2019 at 9:57 am

      Has anyone tried using rotisserie or canned chicken?

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        February 09, 2019 at 12:35 pm

        Canned chicken I would think is too moist and “crumbly” if that makes sense. Rotisserie may work, but may end up drying out the chicken when baked. Certainly worth a shot though!!

        Reply
    3. Teresa says

      February 04, 2019 at 8:28 pm

      4 stars
      Man oh man, seeing these “adults” complain about printing problems makes me cringe…when I print something I always do a print preview first to see what I am printing looks like and then adjust accordingly. Instead of complaining, why not try to do something productive and solve the “problem” yourself? On topic: this recipe was yummy. My 4 year old daughter loved it. The only thing I would suggest is trying to get some more of a sauce to it. I just added butter and more parmesan to the noodles to make it a bit more savory.

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        February 05, 2019 at 11:30 am

        So glad you enjoyed it!! <3

        Reply
    4. Doris says

      January 13, 2019 at 3:11 pm

      5 stars
      I freeze things with mayo all the time. Sometimes pre cooked and sometimes not. I never knew there was a problem with freezing mayo. It is a processed food, what sort of problem would there be? I can’t wait to make this recipe.

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        January 14, 2019 at 9:40 am

        Hope you enjoy it as much as my family does!!

        Reply
    5. Beth says

      December 28, 2018 at 8:15 am

      5 stars
      Wow all these people complaining about the printer friendly issue. Geez what miserable people, write down the recipe then and get off the gas.

      Reply
    6. Wendy says

      December 11, 2018 at 3:59 pm

      I made this last night my hubby said it was the best chicken He’s ever eaten and I’ve been cooking for him for 25yrs. This is a keeper.

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        December 12, 2018 at 11:43 am

        Yea!! I love hearing that! So glad it was a hit!!

        Reply
    7. Kathy church says

      December 11, 2018 at 9:01 am

      Would like to get your recipes. .having a hard time getting them.

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        December 11, 2018 at 10:32 am

        I’m sorry to hear that! What happens when you try to see the recipes?

        Reply
    8. Maylene Oliveira says

      November 13, 2018 at 12:20 am

      5 stars
      Made it tonight it was ahmazing!! very tasty my youngest who is picky really love it

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        November 13, 2018 at 10:34 am

        Yea!! So glad you all enjoyed it!

        Reply
    9. Ann says

      November 08, 2018 at 7:42 am

      Sounds delicious. When I make it, I will used chopped, cooked chicken. Bake at 350 for 30 min or until heated through. Eliminates the soupiness from the raw chicken juices. Have a recipe for poppyseed chicken that does this.

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        November 09, 2018 at 3:50 pm

        Great idea! Be sure to let me know how it turns out so I can add it to the recipe 🙂

        Reply
    10. Teri Zaborowski says

      October 14, 2018 at 7:04 pm

      I made it today and loved it. I used penne pasta. Delicious! I am curious about the calorie count since I log my food on Lose It. Very easy recipe. Will make it again. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        October 15, 2018 at 11:10 am

        Hi, glad you enjoyed this! Here are the calories/fat per serving!! Calories 190.6 Total Fat 7.0 g

        Reply
    11. Cynthia says

      October 04, 2018 at 9:24 pm

      Recipe sounds right up my way.

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        October 05, 2018 at 9:45 am

        You’ll love it, enjoy!!

        Reply
    12. Rebecca says

      September 30, 2018 at 11:36 am

      That’s not a casserole

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        October 01, 2018 at 12:13 pm

        I kept the name the same as it was passed down to me. Its tasty regardless 🙂

        Reply
    13. Beth says

      September 11, 2018 at 9:21 pm

      We ate it tonight with the thin sliced chicken breasts. Only, I didn’t dice it. It was still delicious! We used wild rice as a side Thank you for the recipe. It was awesome’

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        September 12, 2018 at 12:57 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    14. Suzanne says

      August 24, 2018 at 9:58 am

      With the extra liquid from cooking , has anyone ever tried cooking with pasta of choice in recipe at the same time

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        August 24, 2018 at 2:05 pm

        I have heard some mention that, however, I have never tried it. I don’t see why it wouldn’t work though!

        Reply
    15. Misty Critchfield says

      August 10, 2018 at 5:28 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is “to die for”! Thank you so much! perfect saltiness, moist, tender chicken and pleasant browned appearance! Even my picky nephews ate it! Also, a bonus for me is the yogurt. I am allergic to mayo, so, sooooo happy to have this recipe.
      Thank you so much!
      P.S. It pairs perfectly with spaghetti noodles with red sauce……..I put it on top…..even more deliciousness! 🙂
      Again thank you…..love you guys!

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        August 11, 2018 at 12:57 pm

        Yea!! I am so glad to hear you love this recipe! I love the idea of serving red sauce with this! I will have to try that! 🙂

        Reply
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