Chicken Parmesan Pasta Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 lb Chicken Breast cut into 3/4" cubes
• 1 cup Bread Crumbs
• 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan
• 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Oregano
• 1 tsp Basil
• 1 Egg
• 2 tbsp Water
• 3 tbsp Olive OIl
• 1 lb Rotini cooked drained and cooled
• 50 oz jarred Marinari or Spaghetti Sauce
• 1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan
• 2 cup Mozzarella or Provolone Cheese

Instructions

1. In a shallow dish, mix together bread crumbs, grated Parmesan, onion powder, garlic powder, basil and oregano.
2. in a bowl whisk together egg and water to make an egg wash.
3. Cook chicken 1/3 at a time to avoid overcrowding and sticking.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Dip each piece in egg wash and shake off excess.
6. Roll in bread crumb mixture to coat.
7. Cook until browned on all sides.
8. Transfer to plate and continue cooking remaining chicken.
9. Layer rotini in bottom of 13x9 baking dish.
10. Top with 25 ounces of marinara sauce.
11. Top with shredded Parmesan cheese.
12. Place chicken on top of Parmesan layer.
13. Top with remaining marinara.
14. Top with Mozzarella.
15. Preheat oven to 400.
16. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbling and beginning to brown.

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