Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Ingredients:
5-ounce package of garlic croutons
2 pounds chicken tenders (or breasts cut into strips)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
5-6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 cups of tomato sauce (jarred or a favorite recipe)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
2. Place garlic croutons in a plastic bag and beat with a meat mallet or heavy object until it is crushed into smaller pieces. Do not beat themm into breadcrumbs. But do break down any large, chunky pieces into smaller bits. Set aside.
3.  In a 9 x 13-inch glass baking dish, drizzle the olive oil. Add the chicken tenders, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper, and stir well to coat the chicken pieces with the oil and spices. Spread the fresh basil on top of the chicken.
4.  Pour the tomato sauce on top of the chicken, distributing evenly. Slide into the oven for 30 minutes. Remove. Do not turn off oven!
5. Add layers of cheese, croutons & cheese: Spread half of the mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the sauce.
6. Next sprinkle all of the crushed croutons onto the sauce. Finish with a sprinkling of the remainder of the two cheeses.
7. Return the pan to the oven for another 25 to 30 minutes. Casserole is done when all of the cheese is well melted. Remove pan from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before cutting into squares or spooning onto plates.