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CHICKEN CAPRESE PASTA BAKE

This post was last updated on September 19, 2024 at 3:54 pm

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Chicken Caprese pasta bake is loaded with tomatoes, spinach, basil, and other savory ingredients. Perfectly cheesy and drizzled with a balsamic glaze.

chicken, pasta, tomato, basil

Boy-oh-boy have I been putting off posting this chicken Caprese pasta bake recipe! Not because it's not absolutely delicious, but probably because it's one of my more intricate recipes to-date. There are quite a few ingredients, and more steps than I normally post.

Typically, we like things to be quick and easy over here when it comes to mealtime. Sometimes though, it's cool to dig a lil' deeper and make a hearty, comforting meal. Pasta is that comfort for this household! I don't know about you, but Caprese salad is one of my all-time favorite Italian dishes. There's something so special about the pairing of mozzarella, tomatoes, and balsamic drizzle.

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It was only natural that we marry the flavors of Caprese salad with chicken and pasta to create this legendary dish! Scrolling through Pinterest one day, I ran across this Caprese chicken pasta that Cooking Classy made. It looked amazing, so I Dazzled it up a bit to make it my own!

Do not be intimidated by balsamic vinegar, it really adds the most delicious flavor to the pasta. We reduce the balsamic by adding a touch of sugar and simmering it low and slow. Once the pasta is done baking away in the oven, drizzle that brown goodness over the top of the pasta. Make a great big salad, and some toasty garlic bread to go along with is.

LET'S JUMP RIGHT INTO HOW THIS CHICKEN CAPRESE PASTA BAKE IS MADE:

Boil a large pot of water, and add a dash of salt. Add the penne pasta to the boiling water. Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet (or any skillet that can be transferred to the oven). Season the chicken well. Sear the chicken in the olive oil until golden brown. While chicken is simmering, chop tomatoes.

 

Add a dash of balsamic vinegar to the chicken when it is almost done cooking. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside. Add a touch of olive oil and butter to the skillet. Slowly whisk in the flour until it soaks up all of the oil. Mix in half-and-half until four is blended in. Pour in chicken stock as needed

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Once the flour is blended in, begin stirring in the cheeses. Leave some cheese out to sprinkle on top of the pasta before placing in the oven. Now add the pasta, chicken, tomatoes, spinach, and chopped basil into the cheese sauce. Stir until it is all incorporated.

In a saucepan add the balsamic vinegar and sugar and simmer until t reduces, about 5 minutes.

Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top of the pasta, add a bit more basil to the top. Place the dish into the oven for about 10 minutes so the cheese can melt and get nice and toasty. Remove the pasta from the oven and drizzle balsamic glaze over the top.

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chicken caprese pasta bake

Chicken Caprese Pasta Bake

Chicken caprese pasta bake is loaded with tomatoes, spinach, basil and other savory ingredients. Perfectly cheesy and drizzled with a balsamic glaze.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: caprese, chicken, pasta, pasta bake
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 438kcal
Author: Tamara J.

Ingredients

  • 1 pack Chicken breast or tenderloin cut into bite size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil to fry chicken
  • ½ cup Fresh basil chopped
  • 1 bag Frozen spinach fresh spinach will work also
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 3 Roma tomatoes diced
  • 2 cups Parmesan cheese shredded
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 2 cups Half and half
  • 1 box Penne pasta cooked al dente

Balsamic Glaze

  • 1 cup Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar for balsamic glaze

Seasoning (to taste)

  • 2 tablespoons Seasoning salt
  • 1 tablespoon Black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ¼ cup Flour

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with the seasonings, ensuring all pieces are coated evenly.
  • Add chicken pieces to the pan, drizzle one tablespoon of balsamic vinegar over the chicken and cook thoroughly
  • Once chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan and set it aside. Using the same pan, add the butter and let it melt. Add the minced garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
  • Sprinkle the flour into the pan and whisk it around until the butter and oil are absorbed.
  • Slowly add the half and half and whisk it around until the flour is incorporated and the sauce is thickened.
  • Add 1 ½ cups of each the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses and stir into cream sauce.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes, spinach, and ¼ cup chopped basil to the cheese sauce. Mix in the chicken and the pasta, and stir until combined.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheeses on top and place in the oven for 10 minutes.
  • Using a small saucepan, add balsamic vinegar and sugar. Cook for 5 minutes until vinegar reduces down and turns into a glaze.
  • Remove pasta from the oven, drizzle balsamic glaze over the dish. Top with remaining basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 6people | Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 4407mg | Potassium: 339mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1162IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 794mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Aline says

    September 23, 2019 at 5:27 am

    5 stars
    I love a pasta dinner and this looks fantastic!

    Reply
  2. Aline says

    September 23, 2019 at 5:27 am

    5 stars
    I love a pasta dinner and this looks fantastic!

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      September 23, 2019 at 2:14 pm

      Thank you, it was really good!

      Reply
  3. LaKita says

    September 22, 2019 at 12:26 pm

    5 stars
    This pasta looks so creamy and delicious! Will be giving it a try soon!

    Reply
  4. LaKita says

    September 22, 2019 at 12:26 pm

    5 stars
    This pasta looks so creamy and delicious! Will be giving it a try soon!

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      September 23, 2019 at 2:15 pm

      Thank you, you should definitely try it out!

      Reply
  5. LaKita says

    September 22, 2019 at 12:25 pm

    5 stars
    This pasta looks so creamy and delicious. Will be giving it a try soon!

    Reply
  6. Jazz says

    September 22, 2019 at 1:18 am

    5 stars
    This looks so flavorful and colorful I can't wait to try it!

    Reply
  7. Jazz says

    September 22, 2019 at 1:18 am

    5 stars
    This looks so flavorful and colorful I can't wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      September 23, 2019 at 2:15 pm

      It was delicious!

      Reply
  8. Kenya Rae says

    September 22, 2019 at 12:55 am

    This sounds like it could even be good meatless

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      September 23, 2019 at 2:16 pm

      Yes, it most certainly could be meatless!

      Reply
  9. Katrina Adams says

    September 21, 2019 at 11:38 pm

    5 stars
    This looks delicious and I will definitely try it!!

    Reply
  10. Katrina Adams says

    September 21, 2019 at 11:38 pm

    5 stars
    This looks delicious and I will definitely try it!!

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      September 23, 2019 at 2:16 pm

      Wonderful, you will enjoy it!

      Reply
  11. SHANIKA says

    September 20, 2019 at 9:50 pm

    5 stars
    This Chicken Pasta Bake looks amazing! I so need to make this!

    Reply
  12. SHANIKA says

    September 20, 2019 at 9:50 pm

    5 stars
    This Chicken Pasta Bake looks amazing! I so need to make this!

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      September 23, 2019 at 2:18 pm

      You should give it a try! You would love it.

      Reply
  13. Marta says

    September 18, 2019 at 4:41 pm

    5 stars
    I can already taste the tomato juice and basil! This is such a creative spin on caprese!

    Reply
  14. Marta says

    September 18, 2019 at 4:41 pm

    5 stars
    I can already taste the tomato juice and basil! This is such a creative spin on caprese!

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      September 19, 2019 at 1:45 pm

      Thank you. It was definitely scrumptious!

      Reply

HEY, Y'ALL!

I'm Tamara! I'm a Southern girl who has cooking in her blood. A wife and busy mom of four awesome kids. I love sharing fun family ideas, money saving life hacks, and have a variety of fool-proof family-friendly recipes for the family on the go. Learn more about Tamara


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