Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until 2 minutes shy of package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté the seasoned chicken for 5-6 minutes until fully cooked.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add garlic, and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in heavy cream and whole milk; let simmer until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add pesto and Parmesan cheese; stir until melted and smooth.
- Combine cooked pasta and sautéed chicken into the skillet, adding spinach if desired, and toss gently.
- Transfer the mixture to the baking dish. Top with mozzarella and extra Parmesan.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let the dish rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
This creamy pesto chicken pasta bake can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer for convenient meal planning.
