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Pesto Chicken Pasta Bake (Rich & Creamy Recipe)

Creamy Basil Poultry & Pasta Casserole

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Chicken breast, diced
  • 12 oz Rigatoni or Penne pasta
  • 1/2 cup Basil pesto
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 2 cups Fresh spinach
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 Shallot, minced
  • 3 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C). Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, saute shallot and garlic until fragrant. Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook until slightly softened.
  • Lower heat to medium-low. Pour in heavy cream and basil pesto, stirring well to combine. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese, cooking until the spinach wilts. Add the cooked chicken and pasta back into the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
  • Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot.