Skillet Caprese Chicken Casserole for Two

All the flavors of a caprese salad—mozzarella, tomatoes and basil—are featured in this one-skillet dinner. The addition of chicken and pasta adds depth and heartiness to this tasty meal. This recipe was adapted from our popular Skillet Caprese Chicken Casserole to serve two instead of six.

Ingreadient

  • 4 ounces whole-wheat penne or rotini
  • 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
  • ½ pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup reduced-fat milk
  • ¼ cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • good-quality balsamic vinegar (optional)