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Baked Caprese Chicken

I don’t know about you, but I love meals that I can put together quickly so I can get out of the kitchen as fast as possible. I can think of dozens of things that I’d rather do than spend a bunch of time cooking dinner.

Of course the time I do spend in the kitchen has to be worthwhile. I am always trying to come up with recipes and meals that I can whip up in a flash that will also appeal to my picky crew. That’s when I look to Buitoni® Refrigerated Pastas and Sauces. They help me create meals that my family love, without having to spend all night in the kitchen.

There are dozens of recipe options that can all be put together in 30 minutes or less. With Buitoni vegetable-infused pastas, you can have a delicious meal prepared in no time. Serve simple with one of the delicious Buitoni sauces or add a few ingredients to create a meal that will impress even your pickiest eater!

I thought I would show you some of my favorite ways to use Buitoni products by sharing a few of my favorite recipes. All are simple to prepare but pack big flavor—plus, they’ll help you get dinner done in around 30 minutes!

buitoni ingredientsToday I am giving you a recipe for Easy Baked Caprese Chicken.  This recipe is super simple to make—so you don’t have to be a master chef to put this one together. As you can see, you don’t need a ton of ingredients for this one either. Bland, baked chicken is kicked up with the delicious flavor of Buitoni Pesto Sauce. The additional sauce is then tossed with Buitoni’s fresh angel hair pasta. Then the addition of the sweet roasted tomatoes adds wonderful fresh flavor that brings the whole dish together. Did I mention that it’s ready in about 30 minutes? Yep–this is definitely one that you’ll want to add to your recipe rotation!

Buitoni couponPlus we have a great coupon that will help you put this on the table at a great price. Head over to the Publix digital coupon page and load your coupon to save on any Buitoni sauce variety.

When you want to serve a delicious dinner yet you’re out of time, as well as fresh ideas, look to Buitoni to help you put a delicious meal on the table. Buitoni Refrigerated Pasta gets you closer to the table in no time. Get inspired for dinner with Buitoni freshly made pasta. With flat pasta, filled-pasta, cheese and sauces, you’ll find all your favorite Buitoni products at your neighborhood Publix.

Easy Baked Caprese Chicken
Author: Michelle
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 tub Buitoni® Pesto with Basil
  • 1 package Buitoni® Angel Hair Pasta
  • 4 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 10.5 oz package of cherry tomatoes
  • fresh basil, chiffonade
  • salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400º.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the tomatoes and sprinkle with salt, turn to coat.
  3. Heat the butter and 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium high heat.
  4. Salt & pepper the chicken on both sides then place in the heated skillet.
  5. Sear the chicken for approximately 5 minutes on one side and then flip.
  6. Add the tomatoes on top and around the chicken and place the skillet into the preheated oven and cook for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  7. While the chicken bakes, prepare the water to cook the pasta and cook according to directions on the package. Drain and set aside.
  8. Once the chicken is done, spread about 1 1/2 teaspoons of Buitoni® Pesto over each chicken breast and top with a slice of mozzarella cheese.
  9. Place under the broiler for 1 – 2 minutes until the cheese melts, then top with the fresh basil.
  10. Add the remaining Buitoni® Pesto to the Buitoni® Angel Hair Pasta and mix to combine.
  11. Serve while warm.

Be sure to try my recipe and look for more recipe inspiration at buitoni.com or on their Pinterest page.

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