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Chicken Caesar Baked Pasta Cups

This recipe puts a creamy, cheesy baked pasta twist on the classic chicken caesar salad! Pasta cups are the perfect appetizer for dinner or a party!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
42 mins
Servings: 9 baked pasta cups
Calories: 466 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese cubed
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¾ cup caesar dressing
  • 2 cups chicken breasts cooked & shredded
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup Italian seasoned panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 cup fresh arugula

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
  2. Heat a large sauce pot over medium heat on the stovetop.
  3. Add the cream cheese and chicken broth to the pot.
  4. Whisk until the cheese is melted.
  5. Add the garlic powder, black pepper and salt.
  6. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat or until all of the ingredients are combined and the sauce is creamy.
  7. Add the caesar dressing.
  8. Add the shredded chicken.
  9. Allow the sauce to cook for an additional 10 minutes over low heat.
  10. In the meantime boil a large pot of water and cook the penne pasta for 9-10 minutes, drain, then add to the chicken caesar sauce.
  11. Divide the mixture amongst 9 small ramekins.
  12. Top each ramekin with mozzarella cheese.
  13. Combine the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a small bowl and sprinkle on top of each ramekin.
  14. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and into the oven for 10 minutes.
  15. Turn the oven from bake to broil on high and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to brown the breadcrumbs.
  16. Remove from the oven and top with the fresh arugula.

Nutrition Information

Calories 466kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 78mg (26%) Sodium 774mg (32%) Potassium 295mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 600mg (12%) Vitamin C 2.1mg (2%) Calcium 212mg (21%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9baked pasta cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 466

% Daily Value*

Calories 466kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 774mg 32%
Potassium 295mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 600mg 12%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2%
Calcium 212mg 21%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.