CHICKEN PARMESAN SKILLET CASSEROLE

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This hearty skillet dinner is an easy, deconstructed version of chicken Parmesan that makes the classic achievable, even on the most rushed weeknight. Still cheesy, still crunchy, still saucy-just easier to assemble and made right on the stovetop!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

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:

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.
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.
Stir in sauce; heat to simmering. Remove from heat; top with mozzarella cheese. Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Sprinkle with bread crumb mixture. Top with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Cup, Sodium 1210 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g