Description
This is a recipe for a creamy pesto chicken pasta bake.
Ingredients
- Pasta (e.g., penne or rotini): 1 pound
- Chicken breasts: 2, cooked and shredded
- Pesto: 1 cup
- Heavy cream: 1 cup
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 1 cup, plus extra for topping
- Mozzarella cheese: 1 cup, shredded
- Salt and pepper: To taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, pesto, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese and extra Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade pesto.
- Rotisserie chicken is a great time-saver.
- Add vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg