SKINNY CHICKEN PARMESAN PASTA BAKE

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Light on calories but heavy on flavor, this lightened-up, baked chicken and no-boil pasta casserole is so simple and so satisfying. MORE + LESS -

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce
1 cup water
1/2 lb uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta
1 package (14 oz) chicken breast tenders, cut in 1-inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup Progresso™ Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix pasta sauce and water; stir in pasta. Pour into baking dish.
  • Rub chicken tenders with pepper flakes and salt. Place chicken in single layer on top of pasta mixture in baking dish. Top with mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Cover tightly with foil. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until pasta is tender and most of sauce is absorbed. Remove foil; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in 8-inch skillet over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; stir to coat in butter. Cook 1 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until toasted. Pour mixture into medium bowl; stir in remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over baked pasta. Top with basil.

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