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Pesto Chicken Pasta Casserole Recipe
Pesto Chicken Pasta Casserole Recipe is made with penne pasta, chicken breasts, and prepared pesto.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Total
- 60 min
- Original yield
- Serves 10
- Ingredients
- 11 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 16–30 minutes · Total: 31–60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Check the package directions
Use the package directions where the method calls for them.
2. Preheat as directed
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
3. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
Get to know the ingredients
penne pasta
In the method: Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
boneless skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded, could also use rotisserie chicken)
In the method: In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, chicken, milk, mozzarella cheese, baby spinach, diced tomatoes, Alfredo sauce and pesto.
milk
In the method: In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, chicken, milk, mozzarella cheese, baby spinach, diced tomatoes, Alfredo sauce and pesto.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 10. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 16 ounces penne pastaIngredient note
Source: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded, could also use rotisserie chicken)Ingredient note
Source: ½ cup milkIngredient note
Source: 4 cup shredded mozzarella cheeseIngredient note
Source: 3 cup baby spinachIngredient note
Source: 1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes (drained)Ingredient note
Source: 1 15 ounce jar alfredo sauceIngredient note
Source: ½ cup prepared pestoIngredient note
Source: ½ cup plain bread crumbsIngredient note
Source: ½ cup Parmesan cheeseIngredient note
Source: 1 Tablespoon olive oil
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until crumb topping is golden brown and casserole is heated through.
A little more help as you go
Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the oven. Start with this step: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Use the package directions where the method calls for them.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until crumb topping is golden brown and casserole is heated through.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Additional recipe notes
Make sure to rinse your pasta off in cold water after you boil it. This will keep it from sticking together when you’re trying to mix it with your other casserole ingredients. Whole wheat pasta and gluten free pasta will work great for this recipe! You can make your own pesto sauce and alfredo sauce, but canned sauce will work great as well.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: sixsistersstuff.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
