Chicken Caprese Pasta Casserola
An amazing casserole with all of the great tastes of Caprese with tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and mozzarella cheese!
Servings: 6 Servings
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
Calories: 602kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 728mg | Potassium: 723mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1488IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 336mg | Iron: 3mg
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