A comforting baked pasta dish with tender chicken creamy basil pesto sauce and melted cheese.
Ingredients
12 ounces penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups cooked chicken breast diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup basil pesto
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Fresh basil optional for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a baking dish.
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Cook pasta until al dente drain and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden.
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Add garlic and cook briefly.
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Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Stir in pesto and season with salt and pepper.
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Toss pasta with sauce and transfer to baking dish.
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Top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
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Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly golden.
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Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.