Description
Creamy Pesto Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake is the ultimate comfort food, marrying tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and al dente pasta in a luscious creamy pesto sauce. This dish is perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers, offering a delightful blend of flavors that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters. With minimal prep time and straightforward instructions, you’ll have a gourmet-looking meal on the table in no time. Serve it with crusty bread or a fresh salad for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook in a skillet until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix cooked pasta, broccoli, chicken, pesto, cream, and half of the cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to the baking dish; top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
For extra nutrition, add spinach or bell peppers to the mix.
Use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg