Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta Bake: 5 Amazing Comfort Dinners
Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta Bake combines tender chicken, pasta, basil pesto, and melted cheese baked together in a rich and comforting dish.
Ingredients
12 ounces pasta
2 cups cooked chicken
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup basil pesto
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1 cup spinach (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
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Cook pasta until al dente and drain.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook garlic until fragrant.
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Add cream and pesto and stir until smooth.
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Mix in Parmesan cheese, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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Add cooked chicken and spinach.
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Stir in cooked pasta until coated with sauce.
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Transfer mixture to a baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
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Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until cheese melts and becomes bubbly.
Notes
Rotisserie chicken works well as a quick substitute for cooked chicken.