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Caprese Chicken Casserole

Craving a quick, cheesy, and flavor-packed dinner? This Caprese Chicken Casserole is the perfect blend of juicy chicken, melty mozzarella, and fresh basil pesto—all baked to golden perfection in just 30 minutes.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Keyword: Caprese Chicken Casserole
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into ½-inch pieces
  • ¼ cup basil pesto
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

 

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Shred the cooked chicken using two forks and spread it evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a bowl, combine basil pesto, mayonnaise, half of the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
  4. Mix the pesto sauce with the shredded chicken in the baking dish, ensuring it is well coated.
  5. Top with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella pieces, distributing them evenly.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the top.
  7. Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy!

 

Nutrition

Calories: 552kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 852mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 740IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 356mg | Iron: 1mg
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