Chicken Caprese Pasta Bake

Name: Chicken Caprese Pasta Bake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups penne ((uncooked; 7 3/4 oz; 225 g)); 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs ((cut into 1 inch pieces)); 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce ((half a jar)); 2 cups cherry tomatoes ((halved)); 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese ((shredded)); fresh basil; balsamic reduction

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 60 minutes

Total: 70 minutes

Servings: 6

Cost: $4.39 /serving

Author : Denise Bustard

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Ingredients

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2 1/2 cups penne ((uncooked; 7 3/4 oz; 225 g))1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs ((cut into 1 inch pieces))1 1/2 cups marinara sauce ((half a jar))2 cups cherry tomatoes ((halved))1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese ((shredded))fresh basilbalsamic reduction

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Instructions

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Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Heat oven to 400°F. Spray a 9 x 9 inch baking dish with spray oil.

Step 3

Mix together the cooked penne, chicken, marinara sauce and cherry tomatoes. Spread it evenly in the baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.

Step 4

Cover and bake for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Remove cover and bake uncovered for 10 minutes.

Step 6

Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes and serve with fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic reduction.

Step 7

Follow the steps above up to step Cover with foil and freeze for up to 3 months.

Step 8

To bake from frozen- make sure to freeze in a metal baking dish (not glass). Place frozen pasta bake directly into the oven at 350°F. Cook covered for 50 minutes, and uncovered for 10 minutes.

Step 9

Serve with fresh basil and balsamic reduction.