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Easy Pesto Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe
Faiza Shabir

Easy Pesto Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe

This Easy Pesto Chicken Pasta Bake is creamy, cheesy, and packed with herby pesto flavor. Tender chicken and pasta are baked together with a rich sauce and melted cheese for a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g pasta penne or fusilli
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 1 cup pesto sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream or cream sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
  2. Cook pasta according to package instructions and drain
  3. Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté garlic until fragrant
  4. Add cooked chicken, pesto, and cream and mix well
  5. Stir in cooked pasta and combine evenly
  6. Transfer mixture to a baking dish
  7. Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese
  8. Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden
  9. Let cool slightly before serving

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for convenience
  • Add spinach or cherry tomatoes for freshness
  • Do not overbake to keep pasta creamy
  • Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat easily
  • Perfect for meal prep or family dinners

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