PESTO CHICKEN PENNE CASSEROLE

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Creamy, flavorful and so easy to fix. This meal-in-one will wow family and friends. Makes a lot, so freeze some or halve the recipe.

Provided by Lindalou

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (16 ounce) box penne pasta
6 cups cubed cooked chicken
4 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
3 cups fresh baby spinach
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
1 (15 ounce) jar pesto sauce
1 ½ cups milk

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil in a small bowl until evenly moistened; set aside.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Meanwhile, combine the chicken in a bowl with the Italian cheese blend, spinach, tomatoes, alfredo sauce, pesto sauce, and milk. Stir in the pasta once done, and scoop into the prepared baking dish. Top with the bread crumb mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden brown on top, 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 760.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 114.1 mg, Fat 47.2 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 45.4 g, SaturatedFat 18.2 g, Sodium 1209.9 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

Deepak Bhattacharya
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great weeknight meal.


Mohamed Hani Shaker
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


emma hansen
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was very flavorful.


wtf etf
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This was a great recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was very flavorful.


joe mcfarlain
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great weeknight meal.


Abdul Qayyum sardar
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Brian Bryant
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was very flavorful.


Ayzarajpot Ayza
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This was a great recipe. The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish turned out great.


Chaana Saqi
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great weeknight meal.


Emiliya Madzharova
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This was a great recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious.


Simbarashe Masvosva
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I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


RAO SHAYAN
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Khsa Khsa
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a favorite. It's easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Rahat
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This was a great recipe! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Ripon Rasel
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved it, and I will definitely be making it again.


Yahya Falah
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors were amazing, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.