Description
A creamy and flavorful pasta bake featuring pesto and chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, shredded chicken, pesto sauce, and cherry tomatoes.
- Transfer mixture to a baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Use any type of pasta you prefer.
- For extra flavor, add garlic or spinach.
- Can substitute chicken with cooked sausage or vegetables for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pesto Chicken Pasta Bake