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Caprese Chicken Casserole

Caprese Chicken Casserole: Quick, Creamy Comfort for Dinner

Caprese Chicken Casserole brings together comforting flavors for a delicious dinner that's quick and easy to prepare.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 370

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breasts Shredded for protein
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved for fresh flavor
  • 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella Chopped or use mozzarella balls
  • 1/2 cup Basil Pesto Amplifies flavor
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Adds creaminess
  • 1 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese Divided
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Additional Basil Fresh leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Caprese Chicken Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, basil pesto, mayonnaise, half of the shredded Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Transfer the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
  4. Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes and chopped mozzarella over the top of the chicken mixture, then sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top.
  5. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 22 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use rotisserie chicken to save prep time and ensure even cooking by spreading layers evenly in the dish.

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