Healthy Recipes Healthy Main Dish Recipes Healthy Casserole Recipes Skillet Caprese Chicken Casserole 1.8 (4) 4 Reviews This one-skillet dinner features the flavors of a summer caprese salad. Fresh tomatoes and basil are combined with chicken and pasta and cooked in a creamy sauce before being topped with a layer of melted mozzarella. A good-quality balsamic vinegar and a sprinkling of fresh basil completes the dish. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 18, 2023 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Brie Passano Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 6 Nutrition Profile: High-Protein Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 8 ounces whole-wheat penne or rotini 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved ½ cup chopped fresh basil, divided 2 ¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup reduced-fat milk ½ cup reduced-fat sour cream 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon dry mustard ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Good-quality balsamic vinegar (optional) Directions Combine pasta, chicken, tomatoes and 1/4 cup basil in a large broiler-safe skillet. Whisk broth, milk, sour cream, flour, onion powder, dry mustard, salt and pepper together in a measuring cup. Pour over the pasta mixture. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook, stirring twice, until the pasta is tender and the chicken is cooked through, 14 to 16 minutes. Meanwhile, position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler to high. When the casserole is done, sprinkle cheese on top and broil until the cheese is melted and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve sprinkled with the remaining 1/4 cup basil and a drizzle of vinegar, if desired. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 354 Calories 10g Fat 38g Carbs 31g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size about 1 cup Calories 354 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 38g 14% Dietary Fiber 5g 18% Total Sugars 5g Protein 31g 62% Total Fat 10g 13% Saturated Fat 5g 25% Cholesterol 77mg 26% Vitamin A 934IU 19% Sodium 329mg 14% Potassium 592mg 13% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved