Everyone loves a good Bubble Up recipe, and this Chicken Parmesan Casserole is no exception. If you’re thinking, “What’s a bubble up?” let me put you on to your new favorite weeknight dinner. It’s a term given to a casserole dish that requires a biscuit dough, and as the casserole bakes, the biscuits “bubble up”. Bubble Up Casseroles are easy to put together and make great family meals.
Chicken Parmesan Casserole is hearty and full of cheese! It makes a full six servings, so you can make it for a large family and everyone will be satisfied. It’s healthy as well, even with the biscuits added. One serving is under 250 calories!
Three reasons why you need to make this recipe!
It’s flavorful but low in calories.
As previously stated, Chicken Parmesan Casserole is low in points. But with the cheese, tangy tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning, it’s not lacking in flavor.
It’s easy to lower the Weight Watchers points.
By making zero-point tomato sauce, you can lower the points of each serving. If you don’t have the time, store-bought pasta sauce works well too. See the Tips and Tricks below for more info.
The family will love it.
No one will say no to chicken parmesan and baked biscuits! That is essentially what this casserole is – just a lightened-up version. And no one has to know it’s healthy.
Ingredients you need to make Chicken Parmesan Casserole:
- 7.5 oz package biscuit dough (The Walmart Great Value brand comes in a 4 pack of 10 small biscuits each pack).
- 10 oz cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup diced peppers (optional – add mushrooms, onions or any other veggie)
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2.5 cups pasta sauce *See Tip and Tricks
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
How to make Chicken Parmesan Casserole (step by step):
- Preheat the oven to 350F and spray a 9×13 dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cut the 10 small biscuits (7.5 oz of dough) into 6 pieces each, so you get 60 pieces in total. Place the biscuit pieces in a ziplock bag and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese over top. Shake the biscuits in the bag until coated with the parmesan cheese. Place the biscuit pieces in the bottom of the dish, and sprinkle any leftover cheese from the bag over the biscuits.
- In a bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, tomato sauce, peppers, and remaining 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese and mix well.
- Spoon the chicken mixture onto the biscuits and top with ¼ cup of the shredded parmesan. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning on top.
- Cover the casserole with foil and bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Remove it from the oven, take off the foil, sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of shredded parmesan on top, and return to oven for 15 minutes.
- Cut the casserole into 6 equal servings and serve warm. Enjoy!
Makes 6 servings. Nutrition info for 1 serving: Calories 246, Fat 7 g, Saturated fat 1.8 g, Carbs 29 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugars 9 g, Sodium 1093 mg, Protein 18 g.
WW Points
- Package biscuit dough 22 points
- Cooked shredded chicken 0 points
- Diced peppers 0 peppers
- Shredded parmesan cheese 6 points
- Grated parmesan cheese 4 points
- Reduced fat pasta sauce 8 points
- OR Zero Point homemade pasta sauce 0 points
- Italian seasoning 0 points
7 points per serving based on the WW app recipe creator if using store-bought pasta sauce.
5 points per serving based on the WW app recipe creator if using the zero-point pasta sauce.
If you’re using an older version of WW, check out these points below.
Freestyle Smart Points- 5 using WW recipe builder
Smart Points- 6 using SP calculator
Points Plus- 5 using PP calculator
Different ways to change up this recipe:
- You can add more seasonings, such as one teaspoon each of oregano, basil, parsley, and rosemary. Or sprinkle on fresh herbs when you top the casserole with the remaining cheese.
- Use Fat free ground chicken or turkey in this casserole if that’s what you have.
- This is a great recipe to use leftover rotisserie chicken in.
- You can definitely use ground beef if you prefer, but it will increase the Weight Watchers points.
- Add any veggies you like – Chicken Parmesan Casserole is a great way to use up any veggies that are just sitting in the fridge.
Tips and Tricks for Making Chicken Parmesan Casserole:
- You can make your own Zero Point pasta sauce using my recipe. It helps lower the points of each serving by two.
- This casserole freezes well once it’s baked. Make a few of these casseroles in alumnium pans, and freeze them once they’re cooled. (Wrapped tightly with Saran Wrap). You can then gift them throughout the holidays!
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Chicken parmesan casserole
Ingredients
- 7.5 oz package biscuits, I use the ones pictured, they are Great Value (Walmart) and come in a 4 pack, 10 small biscuits in 1 pack.
- 10 oz cooked shredded chicken, approx 2.5 cups
- 1 cup diced peppers *optional to add mushrooms, onions or any other veggie
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2.5 cup pasta sauce *see tips and tricks
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F and spray a 9x13 dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cut the 10 small biscuits (7.5 oz of dough) into 6 pieces each, so you get 60 pieces in total. Place the biscuit pieces in a ziplock bag and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese over top. Shake the biscuits in the bag until coated with the parmesan cheese. Place the biscuit pieces in the bottom of the dish, and sprinkle any leftover cheese from the bag over the biscuits.
- In a bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, tomato sauce, peppers, and remaining 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese and mix well.
- Spoon the chicken mixture onto the biscuits and top with ¼ cup of the shredded parmesan. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning on top.
- Cover the casserole with foil and bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Remove it from the oven, take off the foil, sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of shredded parmesan on top, and return to oven for 15 minutes.
- Cut the casserole into 6 equal servings and serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
Smart Points- 6 using SP calculator
Points Plus- 5 using PP calculator 7 points per serving based on the WW app recipe creator if using store-bought pasta sauce. 5 points per serving based on the WW app recipe creator if using the zero-point pasta sauce.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Mmmm I made a buffalo chicken one and a chicken parmigiana one! Thanks for the great idea!
You are very welcome 🙂
This was delicious! Thank You
Yay, so glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Does this warm up well or do the biscuits get soggy? Delicious, by the way!
The bubble ups do re-heat well, I like to warm up leftovers in the oven or air fryer
I made this the other weekend and then put it in the freezer for a few days while I traveled for work. I’ve been reheating it for lunch and dinners and it’s sooooooo good! We haven’t finished the pan yet but my husband is already asking for me to make it again 🙂
One quick question…have you tried any of your bubble ups with the 2 ingredient dough? I know it would be a bit more work but I’m thinking it would save a point of two per serving (my version was a bit higher, 6 points if I cut into 8 servings, due to being in the US and the biscuits being higher points….and I had some pre-WW spaghetti sauce to use up so I’m hoping switching that alone will let me have the bigger serving because it’s too good not enjoy more, lol)
Thanks!
Ya, I am so glad you both enjoyed it.. I have not used the 2ID for bubble ups, I have seen some talk about it on my posts on Instagram, it was 50/50, some said it worked ok and some said not as good as biscuits..so all I can suggest is give it a go and see what you think 🙂
Loved this recipe! Easy to follow and delicious! Look forward to. Trying more of your creations!
Yay, so glad you enjoyed it 🙂
What is the easiest way to shred the chicken?
I cook mine in a crock pot in a little chicken broth on high about 3 hours then I shred with a fork, I usually do this weekly and store in the fridge for recipes
It was “Bubble Up Day” at my house today! I had 3 cans of biscuits to use up before they expired, so I Made this Chicken Parmesan Bubble Up, Chicken Chili Bubble Up, and your Breakfast Bubble Up Casserole! They are all delicious and my son said he feels like I finally made some “real” food, hahaha! I’ve been doing WW since March and I’ve lost almost 40 pounds! I love your recipes because they don’t feel like “diet” food. I can’t thank you enough for sharing them with all of us! Keep up the good work!
Hi Cheryl, that is fantastic, congrats on your weight loss.. I am so glad both you and your son enjoyed the bubble ups 🙂 I hope you continue to enjoy the recipes and good luck on your continued journey!
oh my goodness!! this might be one of my favorite recipes, WW or not!! Thank you for all of your bubble up recipes. I’m going to quickly make my way through them.
Yay, so glad you loved it 🙂 Hope you continue to enjoy the recipes
Made 2 of these tonight. Dropping one at my friends who just had a baby. The other is being portioned for work and the freezer!