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Caprese Chicken Casserole

Caprese Chicken Casserole: A Cozy Comfort Dish Tonight

Enjoy a delightful Caprese Chicken Casserole for a comforting dinner with juicy chicken, tomatoes, and mozzarella.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 3 cups cooked chicken breasts shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella dolloped or sliced
  • 1 cup basil pesto homemade or store-bought
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 2-quart baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken, basil pesto, mayonnaise, and half of the shredded Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper, mix thoroughly.
  3. Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the greased baking dish.
  4. Scatter halved cherry tomatoes over the chicken mixture and add dollops of fresh mozzarella. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese.
  5. Bake for 20-22 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
  6. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Pair with a fresh garden salad or crusty bread for a complete meal.

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