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Creamy Pesto Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake

Creamy Pesto Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake

A delicious and creamy pesto chicken pasta bake with nutritious broccoli, perfect for a hearty dinner.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast cut into cubes
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 12 oz fusilli pasta or any pasta of choice
  • 1 cup pesto sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add chicken cubes to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add broccoli florets and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and add pesto sauce, heavy cream, half of the mozzarella, and half of the parmesan cheese to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
  • Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
  • Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is golden and bubbly.
  • Serve hot, garnished with additional parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.