Description
A comforting and delicious creamy pesto chicken pasta bake that’s perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: cherry tomatoes, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente; then drain it.
- Combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, pesto sauce, heavy cream, and half of the mozzarella cheese in a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste!
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over it.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with cherry tomatoes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating chopped vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pasta, chicken, pesto, bake, casserole, comfort food