1. Prep & Preheat
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. Make the Creamy Sauce
In a large bowl, mix sour cream, mayo, Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Add chicken cubes and toss to coat evenly.
3. Layer & Top
Spread chicken mixture into the baking dish.
(Optional: Drizzle with marinara sauce or sprinkle with mozzarella.)
In a small bowl, combine Panko, Parmesan, melted butter, and parsley. Sprinkle evenly over the chicken.
4. Bake to Golden Perfection
Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temp) and topping is crispy.
Broil 1-2 minutes at the end for extra browning (watch closely!).
5. Serve & Devour!
Garnish with extra parsley and serve with pasta, garlic bread, or a crisp salad.
Pro Tips for the Best Casserole
🍗 Cube Chicken Evenly – Ensures uniform cooking.
🍗 Don’t Skip the Broiler Step – That crispy topping is everything!
🍗 Make Ahead – Assemble (without topping) up to 24 hours ahead; add crumbs before baking.
🍗 Double the Topping – Because can you ever have too much crunch?
Next-Level Variations
🍄 Mushroom & Spinach – Sauté and layer underneath the chicken.
🌶 Spicy Arrabbiata – Use spicy marinara and add red pepper flakes.
🥓 Bacon & Cheddar – Mix in cooked bacon and swap Parmesan for cheddar.
🍋 Lemon-Herb – Add lemon zest and thyme to the sauce.
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Serving Suggestions
🍝 Over Pasta – Toss with fettuccine for a creamy chicken Alfredo vibe.
🥖 With Garlic Bread – For soaking up every bit of sauce.
🥗 Salad Pairing – A simple arugula salad balances the richness.
🍷 Wine Pairing – Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio complements the Parmesan.
Final Thought
This Parmesan Chicken Casserole is creamy, crispy, and packed with flavor—a guaranteed weeknight winner that tastes like you spent hours cooking!
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