Name: Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta Bake (Standard)
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Chicken-boneless, skinless breasts; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tsp Italian Seasoning; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper; 1/2 cup Heavy Cream; 1/2 cup Pesto-prepared; 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese-grated; 1 clove Garlic-minced; 1 lb Pasta-penne; 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese-shredded

Recipe tier

A comforting and flavorful pasta bake featuring chicken, pesto, and a creamy sauce, perfect for a weeknight meal.

Total 1h

Serves 6

Steps 7

Ingredients 11

Chicken
1.5 lbs 680 g Chicken-boneless, skinless breasts
1 tbsp 15 mL Olive Oil
1 tsp 5 mL Italian Seasoning
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
tsp 1.25 mL Black Pepper
Sauce
cup 120 mL Heavy Cream
cup 120 mL Pesto-prepared
cup 60 mL Parmesan Cheese-grated
1 clove 3 g Garlic-minced
Pasta
1 lb 450 g Pasta-penne
Cheese Topping
1 cup 100 g Mozzarella Cheese-shredded

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Instructions

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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season Chicken with Olive Oil, Italian Seasoning, Salt, and Pepper. Cook in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Shred or dice the cooked chicken.
Cook Pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine all Sauce ingredients. Add the cooked Pasta and shredded Chicken to the sauce and mix well.
Pour the pasta mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
Sprinkle Mozzarella Cheese over the top.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.