Pesto Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe
You will love how easy and delicious this chicken dish is. We love the right amount of pesto flavor too!
Serving6 people
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta, I used mostaccioli
- 10 ounces diced chicken, I used precooked grilled chicken strips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup prepared pesto
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup dry bread crumbs
- ¼ cup melted butter
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. If using precooked chicken, thaw and diced into small pieces. If using raw chicken cook thoroughly and dice.
- In a large bowl combine the shredded cheese, sour cream, ricotta cheese, pesto, whipping cream and parmesan cheese.
- Add cooked pasta and cooked chicken to the cheese mixture. Toss to coat evenly.
- Transfer to a greased 9 x 9 casserole baking dish.
- Combine melted butter and dry bread crumbs and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for about 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 740 kcal · Carbohydrates: 39 g · Protein: 32 g · Fat: 51 g · Saturated Fat: 27 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 157 mg · Sodium: 630 mg · Potassium: 339 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 3 g · Vitamin A: 1526 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 495 mg · Iron: 2 mg