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Chicken Parmesan Skillet Casserole

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Nov 9, 2018
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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!

Chicken Parmesan Skillet Casserole

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 11
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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
Make With
Progresso Breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    3
    Stir in sauce; heat to simmering. Remove from heat; top with mozzarella cheese. Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Step 
    4
    Sprinkle with bread crumb mixture. Top with basil.

Nutrition

510 Calories
28g Total Fat
43g Protein
20g Total Carbohydrate
4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Cup
Calories
510
Calories from Fat
250
Total Fat
28g
44%
Saturated Fat
14g
70%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
130mg
43%
Sodium
1210mg
50%
Potassium
320mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
20g
7%
Dietary Fiber
1g
7%
Sugars
4g
Protein
43g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
30%
30%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
50%
50%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 4 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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