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pesto chicken pasta casserole

(1 rating)
Recipe by
sherry monfils
worcester, MA

A creamy, yummy, warming casserole for a cold night.

(1 rating)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For pesto chicken pasta casserole

  • 1/2 c
    italian-style breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 c
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1
    16 oz box penne pasta
  • 6 c
    cooked, cubed chicken
  • 4 c
    reduced-fat, shredded itlain style cheese blend
  • 3 c
    fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 1
    15 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1
    15 oz jar light alfredo sauce
  • 1
    15 oz jar pesto sauce
  • 1-1/2 c
    fat-free milk

How To Make pesto chicken pasta casserole

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350. Spray a 9" x 13" casserole dish w/ cooking spray. In small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and oil until blended.
  • 2
    Cook pasta and drain. In lg bowl, combine chicken, italian cheese blend, spinach, tomatoes, alfredo sauce, pesto sauce and milk. mix well.
  • 3
    Stir in pasta and scoop into casserole dish. Top w/ breadcrumb mix. Bake about 45 min or until bubbly.

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