"Quicker, easier, and with more crispy topping per bite than your standard pasta casserole...."
INGREDIENTS
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12 ounces short pasta, such as gemelli or penne
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Kosher salt
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1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
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1 cup grated Parmesan (about 3 ounces), divided
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4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
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1 bunch curly kale, ribs and stems removed, torn into bite-sized pieces
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1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 cup sour cream or crème fraîche
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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4 cups shredded cooked chicken (from 1 [2 1/2-pound] rotisserie chicken)
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1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella (about 6 ounces), divided