Pesto Chicken Pasta Casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and flavorful pesto sauce. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing potluck dish.
Ingredients For Pesto Chicken Pasta Casserole Recipe
8 ounce Pasta
2 cup Cooked Chicken, Shredded
1 cup Pesto Sauce
1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
as required Additional Cheese For Topping
Directions : Pesto Chicken Pasta Casserole Recipe
Cooking Directions
STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 375��F (190��C) and grease a casserole dish.
STEP 2.Cook the pasta according to package instructions and drain.
STEP 3.In a large skillet, cook the chicken until no longer pink.
STEP 4.In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken, pesto sauce, and shredded cheese.
STEP 5.Transfer the mixture to the greased casserole dish and sprinkle with additional cheese.
STEP 6.Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
STEP 7.Serve hot and enjoy!
Cooking Tips
You can use store-bought or homemade pesto sauce for this recipe.
Feel free to add vegetables like cherry tomatoes or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition value
352
calories per serving
13 g Fat23 g Protein53 g Carbs4 g FiberOther
Current Totals
13 g Fat
23 g Protein
53 g Carbs
4 g Fiber
MacroNutrients
Carbs
53 g
Protein
23 g
Fiber
4 g
Fats
Fat
13 g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
426 mg
Iron
3 mg
Vitamin A
1564 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
2 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
133 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
26 mg
Vitamin E
1 mg
Copper
0 mcg
Magnesium
92 mg
Manganese
1 mg
Phosphorus
382 mg
Selenium
20 mcg
Zinc
3 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
