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Chicken Caprese Pasta Casserola
An amazing casserole with all of the great tastes of Caprese with tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and mozzarella cheese!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 602 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 1 Pound chicken, cooked and chopped, about 2 chicken breasts
- 1 pound pasta, Rigatoni or Penne
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half, reserve some for garnish
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped, plus 1 tablespoon for garnish
- 6 fresh mozzarella rounds for the top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Cook and drain pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine marinara sauce, heavy cream, balsamic vinegar, and parmesan cheese. Stir until mixed together.
- Add in the pasta, cooked and diced chicken, mozzarella cheese cubes, grape tomatoes, and fresh basil. Mix until pasta is coated in the sauce.
- Place the mixture into a baking dish and top with the mozzarella rounds.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until casserole is heated through and the cheese is bubbly on top.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
602kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
728mg
(30%)
Potassium
723mg
(21%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1488IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
336mg
(34%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 602
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 602kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 728mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 723mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1488IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 336mg | 34% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.