Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta Bake
A comforting and delicious creamy pesto chicken pasta bake, perfect for family gatherings and casual dinner parties.
- 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 heavy cream
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, pesto sauce, heavy cream, and half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses in a large bowl.
- Transfer the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Add the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve and enjoy the creamy goodness!
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding vegetables or different types of cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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