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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
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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.