Caprese Chicken Casserole
This baked Caprese Chicken Casserole layers tender chicken with cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil for a simple dish that feels effortlessly elegant!
Equipment
- Oven
- 9 x 13 Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 12 oz Pasta
- 1 lb Shredded Chicken a rotisserie chicken works best
- 10 oz Cherry Tomatoes use more if you love them!
- 8 oz Block of Mozzarella shredded
- 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella crumbled
- 24 oz Pasta Sauce
- 2 teaspoon Chicken Base
- 1½ teaspoon Salt
- 1½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1½ teaspoon Dried Basil
- Fresh Basil optional garnish
- Balsamic Glaze optional topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly shred cooked chicken. 1 lb Shredded Chicken
- Cook pasta in boiling water and strain. Then, place cooked pasta in a large mixing bowl. 12 oz Pasta
- Prep the ingredients - Mix 2 teaspoon of Chicken Base with ¼ cup of water and set aside. Crumble fresh mozzarella balls and shred the block of mozzarella. Cut cherry tomatoes in half. If using larger tomatoes, cut them into small pieces. 2 teaspoon Chicken Base 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz Block of Mozzarella 10 oz Cherry Tomatoes
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, pasta sauce, a ⅓ of the shredded mozzarella, all of the fresh mozzarella, half of the cut tomatoes, chicken base mixture, salt, garlic powder, basil, and shredded chicken. Mix together lightly to combine, but be careful not to break your pasta. 24 oz Pasta Sauce 1½ teaspoon Salt 1½ teaspoon Garlic Powder 1½ teaspoon Dried Basil
- Top with remaining shredded mozzarella and the remaining sliced tomatoes.
- Bake for 45 minutes at 350°F until the cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil and balsamic glaze before serving. Fresh Basil Balsamic Glaze
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for ease and max flavor - It's juicy, seasoned, and saves you tons of time.
- Don't overcook the pasta - Cook it just shy of al dente, it will continue cooking in the oven.
- Layer your cheese - Mixing some into the casserole and saving some for the top gives you that perfect melty and golden finish.
- Let it rest before serving - About 5-10 minutes helps it set up and makes serving easier.
- Finish with balsamic glaze - That sweet, tangy drizzle at the end brings everything together.
Nutrition
Calories: 604kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 45gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 1818mgPotassium: 815mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1266IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 432mgIron: 4mg
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