Chicken Pesto Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Chicken Pesto Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces penne pasta, other similar sized shapes work too; 3/4 lb chicken (cooked); 4 tablespoons pesto sauce (homemade or bottled); 4 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons flour; 3 cups chicken stock; 1 chicken bouillon cube; salt; pepper; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

12 ounces penne pasta, other similar sized shapes work too
3/4 lb chicken (cooked)
4 tablespoons pesto sauce (homemade or bottled)
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
3 cups chicken stock
1 chicken bouillon cube
salt
pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

1
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta to just short of al dente.
2
Drain the pasta, and place in a large mixing bowl.
3
Add the chopped chicken and pesto to the bowl, and stir to coat.
4
If adding vegetables, add them to the bowl now.
5
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F.
6
Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
7
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
8
Add the flour, and whisk to form a roux.
9
Cook for 2-3 minutes.
10
Slowly whisk the stock into the roux.
11
Bring to a boil, and contiue to whisk until the sauce is slightly thickened.
12
Crumble the boullion cube, and add to the sauce.
13
Stir in the lemon juice.
14
Taste the sauce for seasoning, and add salt or pepper as needed.
15
Add the sauce to the chicken and pasta mixture.
16
Stir to combine well, then place the mixture in the prebared baking dish.
17
Top with the grated cheese.
18
If making ahead, cover at this point and chill until needed.
19
Bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the top is golden. If made ahead, the baking time may need to be increased.

1003

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

107

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces penne pasta, other similar sized shapes work too, 3/4 lb chicken (cooked), 4 tablespoons pesto sauce (homemade or bottled), 4 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Chicken Pesto Pasta Bake falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Pesto Pasta Bake

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