Easy 4 Ingredient Caprese Chicken Casserole

 I made up lots of fresh pesto this summer and while my family loves some caprese chicken I didn't have any full sized chicken breasts in the house. So using a package of chicken tenderloins I mixed up a casserole that was a huge hit!


Ingredients:

1 large package chicken tenderloins

2-3 tomatoes; sliced

1 small jar of pesto (we didn't use the whole thing)

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese


1. I lined an 8x8 pan with foil and laid all the chicken tenderloins in a single layer. Then I spread my pest over all the pieces of chicken making sure to have an even coating of pesto.


2. I sliced up my tomatoes and layered the slices over the pesto.


3. I sprinkled an even layer of cheese over the top.


4. Then I popped the whole casserole in the oven at 350 for 30 minutes (or until chicken reaches 165 degrees with a meat thermometer). 


We cut ours into 6 servings. I served the casserole with some pasta and sauce and it was delicious and easy dinner. 



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Comments

  1. Maria RineerSeptember 16, 2024 at 5:12 AM

    Yah for making something for dinner that the family loves! Thanks for sharing the recipe. It looks delicious.

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    1. Joanne September 16, 2024 at 3:14 PM

      It always feels like such an accomplishment when I manage to make something everyone enjoys.

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  2. HollySeptember 16, 2024 at 6:07 AM

    Oh my this sounds DELISH- thanks for sharing!

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  3. Amy ScottSeptember 16, 2024 at 6:09 AM

    I've done something similar, but making it as a casserole looks way better! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2024 at 7:06 AM

    Oh wow! This looks so delicious; I will definitely be making this recipe. Thank you for sharing!
    Ruth@playworkeatrepeat

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  5. Mariama@foodnuttersSeptember 16, 2024 at 7:08 AM

    Wow, what a brilliant idea, definitely worth giving it a try! I'm saving it for later, thank you for sharing.

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  6. Carol @Comfort Spring StationSeptember 16, 2024 at 8:54 AM

    I just had breakfast 30 minutes ago, but your photos have me craving a comforting casserole. It just looks so good! #MMBC

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  7. LyssySeptember 16, 2024 at 8:55 AM

    Delicious and easy, a perfect combo!

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  8. CatherineSeptember 16, 2024 at 9:20 AM

    This looks and sounds so easy and delicious! Thank you for sharing the recipe :)

    #MMBC

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  9. CathySeptember 16, 2024 at 10:13 AM

    That sounds so good!

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  10. Hena TayebSeptember 16, 2024 at 11:01 AM

    That look fantastic!

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  11. Kim CarberrySeptember 16, 2024 at 11:06 AM

    This looks and sounds so tasty. My family would love this.

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  12. AnneSeptember 16, 2024 at 11:40 AM

    This sounds so easy and looks so tasty.

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  13. Kari September 16, 2024 at 2:15 PM

    This looks DELICIOUS!!

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  14. Tanya September 16, 2024 at 2:40 PM

    This looks so easy and delicious!

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  15. MarshaSeptember 16, 2024 at 5:14 PM

    Oh, I'm making this later this week for sure! I love this particular combination of flavors! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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  16. MELODY JACOBSeptember 16, 2024 at 6:11 PM

    That pesto chicken casserole sounds delicious and easy to make! Using chicken tenderloins and fresh tomatoes with pesto and mozzarella is a great twist on caprese chicken. It’s fantastic that it turned out to be such a hit with your family. Happy new week. Read my new blog post: https://www.melodyjacob.com/

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  17. Jodie's Touch of StyleSeptember 16, 2024 at 7:39 PM

    It's nice when it's easy like this.
    XOXO
    Jodie

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  18. Memphis BridgesSeptember 16, 2024 at 10:43 PM

    Delicious! My duaghter loves pesto, so I need to try this when she comes home. Thanks for sharing!

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  19. Reidland FamilySeptember 16, 2024 at 11:28 PM

    This looks easy and delicious. I can't wait to give it a try!

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  20. onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.comSeptember 16, 2024 at 11:49 PM

    Ooo, look at all that cheesy goodness. PC and I are just now (in our 60s!!) learning to eat tomatoes. We might be ready to try this!! It looks so tasty.

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    1. Joanne September 17, 2024 at 3:24 PM

      Ha! My youngest hates tomatoes too but he didn't mind them in this recipe.

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  21. Nancy 's Fashion StyleSeptember 17, 2024 at 1:46 AM

    Never thought about making chicken caprese! What a good idea!

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  22. Kathrine EldridgeSeptember 17, 2024 at 6:48 AM

    I am pinning this! It looks delicious!

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2024 at 12:10 PM

    Yum.
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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  24. GinaSeptember 17, 2024 at 4:20 PM

    This looks phenomenal! I will print off the recipe and try it soon!

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  25. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenSeptember 18, 2024 at 9:31 PM

    This sounds so good and reminds me of the salmon caprese I made recently. I’d love to make this, too.

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  26. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!September 21, 2024 at 8:30 AM

    Joanne, Thanks so much for sharing with us at SSPS, we sure appreciate it. This post is one of my features, stop by and say hello! Have a great week ahead, Melynda @scratchmadefood!

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  27. Linda @ Life and LindaSeptember 22, 2024 at 2:35 PM

    Looks so delicious and easy. I am happy to feature your recipe at love Your Creativity. Happy fall.

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  28. Lindsay's Sweet WorldSeptember 24, 2024 at 8:36 AM

    This looks so delicious and SO EASY. I'll have to try this!

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  29. Jennifer WiseSeptember 25, 2024 at 4:00 PM

    This looks absolutely delicious! Especially with those fresh tomatoes. Yum. And you can't lose with pesto! :) Thanks for sharing this post with us at the Will Blog for Comments #47 linkup. We hope you'll share more next time at #48, which opens Monday.

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    1. Joanne September 25, 2024 at 4:01 PM

      Thank you! I do think the fresh tomatoes and homemade pesto made this recipe even better.

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    2. Jennifer WiseSeptember 26, 2024 at 8:41 PM

      Stopping in again with congratulations! :) This post was one of the most popular at the Will Blog for Comments #47 linkup, so it will be in the spotlight for the next 2 weeks while #48 runs. You're welcome to save the "This Blog Post Was a Featured Favorite" image from there to share here, if you like.

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    3. Joanne September 27, 2024 at 3:01 PM

      Oh wow! Thank you!

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  30. Life Of 2 SnowbirdsSeptember 30, 2024 at 8:52 PM

    Your chicken looks delicious and easy to make. I will definitely try this soon!

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