"Creamy tomato basil sauce coated pasta with bite-sized pieces of chicken, fresh basil and crispy, buttery parmesan bread crumbs tastes just like a plate of Chicken Parmesan, minus the heartburn and ridiculous calorie count...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 cup panko bread crumbs
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¼ teaspoon granulated garlic
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¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning
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2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into ¾-inch by ¾-inch pieces
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3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
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1 pound box dried linguine
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3 cups halved grape or cherry tomatoes (*See Notes)
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1 large onion, trimmed of both ends, halved, peeled, and cut into thin strips
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4½ cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
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10-12 fresh basil leaves, roughly torn, plus more for serving
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5 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced or roughly chopped
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1½ teaspoons kosher salt
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½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes