Easy Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Prep 15 min
Total 45 min
Servings 6

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No fussy breading required here! This easy take on chicken Parm gets an upgrade with cheesy Panko breadcrumbs and a buttery crescent topping. ...MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 1/4 lbs (625 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend

1 3/4 cups marinara sauce with Italian herbs

1 can (8 count) Pillsbury™ refrigerated crescents

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs

Steps

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1

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 12x8-inch (2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
2

In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook and stir 6 to 7 minutes or until no longer pink in centre. Remove chicken from skillet; add to baking dish. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
3

In glass measuring cup, microwave marinara sauce covered on High 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Pour marinara sauce on top of cheese layer, spreading to cover cheese layer.
4

Remove dough from can in 2 rolled sections; do not unroll dough. Cut each roll into 4 slices; cut each slice into quarters.
5

Add Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs to 1-quart resealable food-storage plastic bag; add crescent pieces. Seal, and shake to coat. Arrange crescent pieces on top of chicken mixture; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and bread crumbs.
6

Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until crescents are deep golden brown and completely baked through.