Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta Bake
A comforting pasta dish baked with creamy pesto, tender chicken, and cheese.
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, pesto sauce, and cream in a large bowl. Mix well.
- Pour the creamy mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of cream. You can also add sun-dried tomatoes or spinach for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg