Description
Creamy Pesto Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings together the goodness of juicy chicken, vibrant broccoli, and rich pesto sauce, all enveloped in tender pasta. This family-friendly casserole is perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks, easily coming together in under an hour. Each bite delivers a delightful blend of creamy textures and savory flavors that will impress your loved ones.
Ingredients
- Rotini or penne pasta
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh broccoli florets
- Pesto sauce
- Cream cheese
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook in olive oil over medium heat until done. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, broccoli, pesto sauce, cream cheese, half of the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and top with remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg