Main Entrees

Baked Chicken Caesar Hotdish

This satisfying hotdish combines all the flavors of a chicken Caesar salad.

Prep Time 
15 minutes or less
Cook Time 
15 to 30 minutes
Total Time 
45 minutes
Servings 
8
Ingredients 

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1/3 cup coarsely chopped onion
1/4 cup coarsely chopped green bell pepper
of salt
2 to 3 (1 pound) Gold'n Plump® Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 bottle (16 ounces) creamy Caesar dressing
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups mozzarella cheese in 1-inch cubes
1-1/2 cups Caesar-seasoned bread croutons, crushed
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions 

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil a 13" x 9" baking pan.

Cook penne according to package instructions.

Meanwhile, pour water into a medium sauteé pan to a level of about 1 1/2 inches deep. Stir in onion, bell pepper, and salt. Bring water to a boil over high heat. Add chicken (it should be covered by about 1/2 inch water) and reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until just cooked through. Drain and discard cooking liquid and vegetables. Transfer the chicken to a plate to cool. When cool enough to handle, cut into 1-inch pieces.

When penne is done, drain well. Return to the same pan. Stir in dressing, chicken broth, mozzarella, and cooked chicken.

Pour chicken mixture into the prepared baking pan.

Bake for 25 minutes. Top with crushed croutons and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes more or until croutons are golden brown and center of casserole is hot.

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Tips 

Nutritional information may change when substituting your chicken product. If you choose to substitute frozen chicken for this recipe, it's best to thaw before cooking.

Cuisine 
Italian

  • Serving Size
    • Servings 
      8
  • PER SERVING
    • Calories 
      765
    • Calories from Fat 
      53%
    • Total Fat 
      45g
    • Saturated Fat 
      12g
    • Trans Fat 
      1g
    • Total Carbohydrate 
      56g
    • Protein 
      33g
    • Sugars 
      3g
    • Cholesterol 
      90mg
    • Dietary Fiber 
      3g
    • Sodium 
      1,410mg
  • DAILY VALUE
    • Vitamin A 
      6%
    • Vitamin C 
      1%
    • Calcium 
      28%
    • Iron 
      18%
  • DIETARY EXCHANGES
    • Starch/Bread 
      3
    • Other Carbohydrates 
      1
    • Fat 
      5
    • Med-Fat Protein 
      3.5
    • Recipes calling out meat in the Dietary Exchanges category were analyzed with information prior to 2014 updates. Recipes calling out protein were analyzed with the new information after 2014.
Cooking Method 
Oven
Recipe Source 
Gold'n Plump Exclusive