Chicken Pesto Bake Recipe

CHICKEN PESTO BAKE

From mountainmama 15 years ago

This flavorful pasta casserole is quick to put together and makes a tasty quick dish for busy families.

Heat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta as directed on package; drain.
Meanwhile, combine chicken, milk, pesto, Alfredo sauce, red peppers and pepper in large bowl. Stir in cooked pasta. Spread into greased 2-quart baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake 20 minutes.
Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese and butter in small bowl. Sprinkle over casserole. Continue baking, uncovered, until edges are bubbly and topping is golden brown (10 to 15 minutes).
Recipe Tip *
*Twelve ounces chicken breast, cooked, equals 3 cups cubed.
*To reduce the calories in this casserole, use light or reduced fat Alfredo sauce.
*To make ahead, prepare as directed above except shorten pasta cooking time by 2 minutes. Do not top with breadcrumb mixture. Do not bake. Cover; refrigerate up to 24 hours. Sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture. Bake as directed, increasing first bake time to 30 minutes.

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" It was excellent "
greentreefrogs ate it and said...
NICE and easy thanks! "FIVE FORKS"
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