Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta Bake: 8 Simple Ingredients, Ultimate Comfort
Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta Bake is a comforting oven-baked dish made with tender chicken, pasta, basil pesto, cream, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken chopped
1 cup basil pesto
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Optional red pepper flakes
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Cook pasta until al dente and drain.
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Cook chicken in olive oil until done, then chop.
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Mix pesto and heavy cream in a bowl.
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Toss pasta and chicken with pesto cream mixture.
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Transfer to baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
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Cover and bake 20 minutes, then uncover and bake 10 to 15 minutes more.
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Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not overcook pasta before baking.
Add vegetables for extra nutrition.
Use freshly grated cheese for best melting.