Chicken Parmesan Skillet Casserole
Ingredients
3
tablespoons butter
1/2
cup Progresso™ Panko Italian style crispy bread crumbs
1/2
cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1
package (16 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1-inch pieces, patted dry
1/4
teaspoon salt
4
cloves garlic, finely chopped
1
teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2
teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2
cups Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce (from 24.5-oz jar)
1 1/2
cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz)
2
tablespoons thinly shredded fresh basil leaves
Steps
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1
Heat oven to 400°F. In 10-inch ovenproof skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until toasted. Transfer to small bowl; stir in Parmesan cheese.
2
Wipe out skillet. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and salt; cook 4 to 6 minutes without moving, until chicken is browned and releases easily from pan. Stir; cook 3 to 5 minutes longer, stirring frequently, until chicken is cooked through. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning and pepper flakes; cook and stir 30 seconds.
3
Stir in sauce; heat to simmering. Remove from heat; top with mozzarella cheese. Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
4
Sprinkle with bread crumb mixture. Top with basil.