Italian-style chicken casserole with juicy turkey bacon goodness
Enjoy a hearty and delicious Italian-style chicken casserole that’s packed with savory flavors and topped with turkey bacon for an extra twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 cup diced turkey bacon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers
- 1 cup diced onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a pan, cook the diced turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In the same pan, sear the chicken thighs on both sides until browned.
- In a large baking dish, layer the chicken, marinara sauce, bell peppers, onions, and top with cooked turkey bacon and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- Try adding different vegetables for variety.
- For a slightly spicy kick, add red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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