Chicken Pesto Pasta Bake

Name: Chicken Pesto Pasta Bake
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 250 g pasta; 2 teaspoons butter; 200 g Bacon; 2 garlic cloves; 300 ml thickened cream; 3 tablespoons basil pesto; ½ teaspoon salt; 200 g shredded chicken; 50 g finely grated parmesan; 200 g grape tomatoes; 40 g grated mozzarella

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Total Time
45 mins
Servings
4
Calories
948 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
International

Chicken Pesto Pasta Bake

Zara Shaw

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Chicken pesto pasta bake is the ultimate in easy comfort food. It combines leftover rotisserie chicken and pasta in a rich and creamy basil pesto sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings

250 g pasta I used spiral pasta (see my notes for subs)
2 teaspoons butter
200 g Bacon chopped
2 garlic cloves crushed
300 ml thickened cream heavy cream
3 tablespoons basil pesto
½ teaspoon salt
200 g shredded chicken
50 g finely grated parmesan
200 g grape tomatoes halved
40 g grated mozzarella

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 180c.
Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions (less 1 minute), then drain and return to the pot, then stir through the butter allowing it to melt and then set aside.
Meanwhile, place bacon in a small pan and fry over medium heat for 6 - 8 minutes until starting to brown.
Add garlic and continue to fry for 30 seconds then remove from heat.
In a jug or a small bowl whisk together thickened cream, basil pesto and salt.
Add chicken, grated parmesan, tomatoes, pesto sauce and bacon to cooked pasta, stirring well to coat.
Transfer the mixture to a large casserole dish (20 x 30cm/8 x 12"), sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top and bake for 20 - 25 minutes until brown on top and heated through.

Notes

*Please note that the nutrition facts and amount of calories per serve are provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*
The best substitute for the spiral pasta would be another "shaped" pasta with some structure such as penne or orecchiette, to hold the chicken and sauce rather than a long, thin pasta like spaghetti.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 948kcal (47%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 65g (100%) Saturated Fat 31g (155%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 19g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 179mg (60%) Sodium 1112mg (46%) Potassium 569mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 2100IU (42%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 303mg (30%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 948 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	948kcal	47%
Carbohydrates	54g	18%
Protein	37g	74%
Fat	65g	100%
Saturated Fat	31g	155%
Polyunsaturated Fat	6g	35%
Monounsaturated Fat	19g	95%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	179mg	60%
Sodium	1112mg	46%
Potassium	569mg	12%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	2100IU	42%
Vitamin C	8mg	9%
Calcium	303mg	30%
Iron	2mg	11%