CHICKEN PARMESAN CASSEROLE WITH BREAD CRUMBS RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente pasta. Drain and rinse under cool water; set aside to drain well.
• Place marinara, shredded chicken, mozzarella, and, if using, crushed red pepper in a large bowl. Add pasta, and toss gently to combine. Transfer to a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish. Stir together panko, Parmesan, parsley, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, and sprinkle evenly over pasta mixture.
• Bake in preheated oven until bubbly and topping is browned, about 35 minutes.
• If making ahead: Follow instructions through step 3. Cover with aluminum foil, and chill up to 24 hours. Bake, covered with foil, at 375°F until hot and bubbly, about 45 minutes. Uncover, and continue to cook until topping is browned, about 10 minutes more.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place cutlets between two pieces of parchment or plastic wrap. Using a kitchen mallet or rolling pin, pound meat to even 1/4-inch-thick slices.
• Place flour, eggs and panko into three wide, shallow bowls. Season meat generously with salt and pepper. Dip a piece in flour, then eggs, then coat with panko. Repeat until all the meat is coated.
• Fill a large skillet with 1/2-inch oil. Place over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, fry cutlets in batches, turning halfway through, until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Spoon a thin layer of sauce over the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Sprinkle one-third of the Parmesan over sauce. Place half of the cutlets over the Parmesan and top with half the mozzarella pieces. Top with half the remaining sauce, sprinkle with another third of the Parmesan, and repeat layering, ending with a final layer of sauce and Parmesan.
• Transfer pan to oven and bake until cheese is golden and casserole is bubbling, about 40 minutes. Let cool a few minutes before serving.