Pesto Alfredo Chicken Casserole | The Recipe Critic
"My favorite homemade garlic alfredo sauce is combined with pesto giving this casserole amazing flavor! It is creamy and delicious and sure to be a hit at the dinner table! Isn’t it funny the things that excite us when we become adults? I finally got a nice chest freezer to store all of my frozen…..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
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2 cups cubed chicken, cooked
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2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Italian cheese blend, divided
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3 cups fresh baby spinach
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1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
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1 jar (8.1 ounces) prepared pesto
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Alfredo Sauce:
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½ cup butter
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1 pint heavy whipping cream (2 cups)
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4 ounces cream cheese
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½ teaspoon minced garlic
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon italian seasoning
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon pepper
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1 cup grated parmesan cheese
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Topping:
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¼ cup seasoned bread crumbs
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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