Name: Cheesy Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta Bake Everyone Loves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: Pasta (penne or fusilli): 400 g (14 oz); Chicken breast, boneless and skinless: 500 g (1.1 lb), cubed; Olive oil: 2 tablespoons; Garlic cloves: 3, minced; Heavy cream: 360 ml (1½ cups); Cream cheese: 120 g (4 oz), softened; Basil pesto: 120 g (½ cup); Mozzarella cheese, shredded: 200 g (2 cups); Parmesan cheese, grated: 60 g (½ cup); Salt: 1 teaspoon; Black pepper: ½ teaspoon; Italian seasoning: 1 teaspoon

Description

A rich and comforting pasta bake made with tender chicken, creamy pesto sauce, and plenty of melted cheese.

Ingredients

Pasta (penne or fusilli): 400 g (14 oz)
Chicken breast, boneless and skinless: 500 g (1.1 lb), cubed
Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
Garlic cloves: 3, minced
Heavy cream: 360 ml (1½ cups)
Cream cheese: 120 g (4 oz), softened
Basil pesto: 120 g (½ cup)
Mozzarella cheese, shredded: 200 g (2 cups)
Parmesan cheese, grated: 60 g (½ cup)
Salt: 1 teaspoon
Black pepper: ½ teaspoon
Italian seasoning: 1 teaspoon

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Instructions

Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken with seasoning until done.
Add garlic, cream, and cream cheese to the skillet and stir until smooth.
Mix in pesto, then add pasta and chicken.
Transfer to a baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Notes

Let rest for 5 minutes before serving for best texture.
Adjust pesto amount to taste for a stronger or milder flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes