Creamy Pesto Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake
A delicious baked pasta dish combining tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and a flavorful pesto cream sauce topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- for greasing olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta, then drain.
- Mix cooked chicken, broccoli, pesto, cream, garlic, seasoning, and pasta.
- Season with salt and pepper, transfer to greased baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan, then bake 25-30 minutes.
- Let cool briefly before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, use less cheese or substitute with low-fat options.