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Me and casseroles are BFF’s. They are perfect for the busy season and they can feed a small army. But this casserole is one that will go down in the history book as one of my favorite casseroles. EVER! I couldn’t believe how amazing my first bite was. And the pockets of ooey gooey cheese in every bite. I just couldn’t get enough!
The flavors in this casserole were incredible. A simple marinara sauce is combined with fresh grape tomatoes and basil. These simple flavors combined give this casserole and out of the world taste. Oh but don’t forget about the mozzarella cheese cubes in this casserole. The cheese is insane in this casserole. So much goodness in each and every bite. Can you see why it became a family favorite? I am sure that this will become a favorite in your family too!
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Chicken Caprese Pasta Casserola
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.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
My family really enjoyed this casserole. I will definitely make it again. Thanks so much!
I am a big casserole lover, too, and this one is going on my must make list!
Looks so good! Can’t wait to try this. Really cold today in Dallas so a casserole like this sounds wonderful.