Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta Bake
A comforting and creamy pasta bake featuring tender chicken and a delightful blend of pesto and cheeses.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup cream
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, pesto sauce, cream, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Mix until everything is well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle the top with parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Use leftover rotisserie chicken for time-saving; add vegetables for extra nutrition; substitute half-and-half for lighter cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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