Description
Indulge in this flavorful Parmesan Chicken Casserole Recipe, a quick and satisfying one-pan dish that your family will adore. Ready in just 30 minutes, it features tender chicken breasts coated in a delicious almond flour and parmesan crust, layered with creamy ricotta, fresh spinach, and rich marinara sauce. Baked to perfection with a gooey mozzarella topping, this casserole is not only high in protein but also low in carbs, making it a fantastic choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or spices for a personalized touch that suits everyone’s palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup almond flour
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 16 ounces low-carb marinara sauce (no added sugar)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg until blended.
- In another bowl, combine almond flour, parmesan cheese, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast first in the egg mixture and then coat with the dry mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden brown (about 4 minutes per side).
- Remove chicken and sauté fresh spinach until wilted.
- Cut the seared chicken into bite-sized pieces and return to the skillet with spinach.
- Stir in marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and bake for 20-22 minutes or until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg