PESTO CHICKEN PENNE CASSEROLE RECIPES

Name: Pesto-Chicken Penne Casseroles
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 2 casseroles (6 servings each).
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta; 6 cups cubed cooked chicken; 4 cups shredded Italian cheese blend; 3 cups fresh baby spinach; 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce; 1-1/2 cups 2% milk; 1 jar (8.1 ounces) prepared pesto; 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon olive oil

PESTO-CHICKEN PENNE CASSEROLES RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

Pesto-Chicken Penne Casseroles Recipe: How to Make It image

Creamy, flavorful and so easy to fix, this meal-in-one will wow family and friends. Get ready for recipe requests for this easy chicken casserole! —Laura Kayser, Ankeny, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Total Time 60 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Yield 2 casseroles (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
6 cups cubed cooked chicken
4 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
3 cups fresh baby spinach
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1 jar (8.1 ounces) prepared pesto
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, cheese blend, spinach, tomatoes, Alfredo sauce, milk and pesto. Drain pasta and add to chicken mixture; toss to coat., Transfer to 2 greased 8-in. square baking dishes. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and oil; sprinkle over casseroles., Cover and freeze 1 casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly., To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612 calories, FatContent 30g fat (13g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 111mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 829mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 41g carbohydrate (3g sugars, FiberContent 3g fiber), ProteinContent 42g protein.

PENNE WITH CHICKEN AND PESTO RECIPE | ALLRECIPES

Penne with Chicken and Pesto Recipe | Allrecipes image

I sometimes substitute chicken broth for half the heavy cream called for in the recipe to reduce calories. I also use additional Parmesan.

Provided by MARYSTEVE

Categories World Cuisine European Italian

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
1?¼ cups heavy cream
¼ cup pesto
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute chicken and garlic until chicken is almost cooked. Reduce heat and stir in salt, pepper, cream, pesto and Parmesan cheese. Cook until chicken is no longer pink inside. Stir in cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.1 calories, CarbohydrateContent 42.6 g, CholesterolContent 96.9 mg, FatContent 26.1 g, FiberContent 2.1 g, ProteinContent 24 g, SaturatedFatContent 12.6 g, SodiumContent 164.2 mg, SugarContent 1.9 g

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