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Chicken Caprese Pasta Bake

This Chicken Caprese Pasta Recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner! It's full of fresh flavors and a cinch to make.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword chicken caprese, easy chicken dinner recipes, pasta bake, weeknight dinner ideas
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 275kcal
Author Jenny
Cost $20

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9 x 13 inch baking dish
  • Large Skillet/Fry Pan
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • mixing spoon

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces dry penne pasta
  • 1 cup prepared alfredo sauce
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves cut into chiffonade
  • 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 cup sweet peppers finely chopped
  • 1 cup mozzarella balls Ciliegine

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and lightly spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and place in a large skillet over warm heat.
  • Stir in pasta sauce, chicken, tomatoes, basil leaves, Parmesan cheese and sweet peppers. Transfer to prepared baking dish and top evenly with Mozzarella balls. Bake for 20-30 minutes until cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 322mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 510IU | Vitamin C: 16.4mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 0.8mg