Mini Chicken Parmesan Lasagna Bowls

Prep:  25 Minutes
Total Time:  1 Hours 
Servings:  12

Ingredient List

  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 package (5.1 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Soft Tortilla Mini Bowls (12 Count)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
  • 1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 jar (14 oz) traditional Italian pasta sauce (1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 cup chopped cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup Progresso™ Italian panko crispy bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)
  • Thinly sliced fresh basil leaves, if desired

Preparation

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of the melted butter and the Italian seasoning; lightly brush mixture on all sides of bowls. Place in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish. Bake 10 minutes.
  2. Divide 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese evenly among bowls. In small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, garlic, pepper flakes and salt. Divide evenly among bowls.
  3. In medium bowl, mix 1 cup of the pasta sauce and the chicken. Divide chicken mixture evenly over ricotta mixture in bowls. Top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
  4. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over bowls.
  5. Bake 20 to 23 minutes or until center is hot (at least 165°F) and cheese is melted. Warm remaining 1/2 cup pasta sauce; spoon over baked bowls. Top with basil.

Expert Tips

  • Opt for a smooth pasta sauce instead of a chunky sauce. It will make it easier to drizzle over the finished bowls.
  • We used rotisserie chicken for this recipe, but any leftover cooked chicken will work just fine.

Nutrition

  • 1 Serving Calories 190 (Calories from Fat 100);  Total Fat 11g (Saturated Fat 6g ,Trans Fat 0g);  Cholesterol 35mg;  Sodium 470mg;  Potassium 180mg;  Total Carbohydrate 14g (Dietary Fiber 0g ,Sugars 3g);  Protein 9g
  • % Daily Value: Vitamin A 10%;  Vitamin C 4%;  Calcium 15%;  Iron 6%
  • Exchanges: 1 Starch;  1/2 Very Lean Meat;  1/2 Lean Meat
  • Carbohydrate Choice: 1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet