pesto chicken pasta casserole

Name: Pesto chicken pasta casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) italian-style breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 - 16 oz box penne pasta; 6 cup(s) cooked, cubed chicken; 4 cup(s) reduced-fat, shredded itlain style cheese blend; 3 cup(s) 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 cup(s) fat-free milk

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49 Pinches

sherry monfils

worcester, MA

Updated on Jan 12, 2012

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

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 45 Min

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yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/2 cup italian-style breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 - 16 oz box penne pasta
6 cups cooked, cubed chicken
4 cups reduced-fat, shredded itlain style cheese blend
3 cups 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 cup fat-free milk

How To Make pesto chicken pasta casserole

Step 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.

Step 2

Cook pasta and drain. In lg bowl, combine chicken, italian cheese blend, spinach, tomatoes, alfredo sauce, pesto sauce and milk. mix well.
Step 3

Stir in pasta and scoop into casserole dish. Top w/ breadcrumb mix. Bake about 45 min or until bubbly.
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