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Simple Pesto Chicken Casserole

Name: Simple Pesto Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7.9 oz Penne pasta; 14.1 oz Cooked chicken breast, shredded; 6.3 oz Basil pesto; 4.2 oz Cream cheese, softened; 0.5 cups Milk; 5.3 oz Shredded mozzarella cheese; 1.8 oz Grated Parmesan cheese; 0.5 teaspoon Salt; 0.3 teaspoon Black pepper

This super easy pesto chicken casserole brings together tender chicken, al dente pasta, and flavorful basil pesto in a creamy, cheesy bake. It's the perfect fuss-free meal for any weeknight, requiring minimal prep and common ingredients found in your local supermarket.

Prep time

15 min

Cook time

30 min

Total time

45 min

Servings:

persons

Ingredients

7.9 ozPenne pasta
14.1 ozCooked chicken breast, shredded
6.3 ozBasil pesto
4.2 ozCream cheese, softened
0.5 cupsMilk
5.3 ozShredded mozzarella cheese
1.8 ozGrated Parmesan cheese
0.5 teaspoonSalt
0.3 teaspoonBlack pepper

Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish. Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
⏱ 10 min
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, milk, basil pesto, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
⏱ 3 min
3
Add the shredded cooked chicken and the drained cooked pasta to the pesto mixture. Stir gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
⏱ 2 min
4
Pour the pasta and chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
⏱ 2 min
5
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly, and the cheese on top is melted and lightly golden brown. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
⏱ 30 min