Chicken Parmesan Casserole
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 268kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 13.25-ounce box whole wheat penne pasta
- 1 28-ounce can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup reduced-fat shredded Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread the chicken in an even layer on the bottom of the casserole dish. Season the chicken with salt and black pepper to taste. Next, spread the uncooked pasta over the chicken.
- Pour the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth over the pasta, and sprinkle the basil and Italian seasoning over the sauce. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Uncover and top with the 2 cheeses, and panko bread crumbs. Spray the panko generously with nonstick cooking spray.
- Bake an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the breadcrumbs are browned.
Notes
SmartPoints: 9
Nutrition
Serving: 11/4 cups | Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 217mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g