This casserole is quick to prepare and bakes in about 30 minutes. Serve with buttered noodles and a side salad.
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 3/4 c. marinara sauce
3 T. chopped fresh basil
1 1/2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese (6 oz)
6 T. butter, melted
1 t. Italian seasoning
dashes of garlic powder
1- 8 oz. can refrigerated garlic breadsticks
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Wash chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
In a 12x8-inch (2-quart) ceramic or glass baking dish, arrange chicken breasts. Pour marinara sauce over the top to coat chicken. Sprinkle with basil, garlic powder and Mozzarella cheese.
In a small bowl, stir together melted butter and Italian seasoning.
Separate dough into 8 breadsticks. Dip dough into melted butter mixture. Cut each breadstick into 1 inch pieces; scatter the pieces over Mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over dough.
Bake 25 - 30 minutes or until the juice of the chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F) and cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serves 4-6