Monday, May 16, 2022

Pesto Chicken Pasta Casserole

 Ingredients

  • 16 oz penne pasta
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • 1/2 cup milk 
  • 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 15 oz jar alfredo sauce
  • 1/2 cup prepared pesto
  • 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside. 

In a LARGE mixing bowl, combine pasta, chicken, milk, mozzarella cheese, baby spinach, diced tomatoes, Alfredo sauce and pesto. Mix until well combined. 

Spread mixture into a 9x13 inch baking pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. 

In a small mixing bowl, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and olive oil. 

Sprinkle crumb mixture on top of casserole. 

Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until crumb topping is golden brown and casserole is heated through. 

Enjoy!