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Easy Chicken Parmesan Casserole

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  • 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.
Created May 3, 2018
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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

  •  
    1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 12x8-inch (2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
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    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.
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    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.
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    6
    Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until crescents are deep golden brown and completely baked through.

Expert Tips

  • Tip 1
    Use your favourite variety of marinara sauce to customize this dish.
  • Tip 2
    Serve with additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Information

440 Calories, 23g Total Fat, 33g Protein, 25g Total Carbs, 7g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings
Calories
440
Total Fat
23g
Saturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
85mg
Sodium
940mg
Total Carbs
25g
Dietary Fiber
1g
Sugars
7g
Protein
33g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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