Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of our Creamy Pesto Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake. This comforting dish combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and pasta, all enveloped in a rich, luscious pesto sauce. Topped with gooey mozzarella cheese, it’s a delightful option for family dinners or meal prep. The easy recipe requires minimal steps and can be customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins, making it a versatile weeknight meal. Perfect for cozy family nights or serving guests, this pasta bake is sure to impress and satisfy everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until browned and cooked through.
- In the same skillet, sauté broccoli with garlic until tender.
- Whisk heavy cream and pesto in a bowl until smooth.
- Combine cooked pasta, chicken, broccoli, and pesto sauce; mix well.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish; top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg