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!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 740kcal
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 grated 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: 740kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 630mg | Potassium: 339mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1526IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 495mg | Iron: 2mg