Ingredients
For the Pasta Bake:
2 cups cooked pasta
2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
1/2 cup basil pesto
1 cup cooking cream or heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional:
Cherry tomatoes
Spinach leaves
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta and chicken.
3. Add pesto, cream, and chicken broth, then mix well.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Transfer mixture to a baking dish.
6. Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
7. Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
8. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
Add vegetables like spinach or tomatoes for freshness.
Do not overbake to keep it creamy.
Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
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