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Pesto Alfredo Chicken Casserole
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!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 Serving
Calories: 877 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) package penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked and cubed chicken
- 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend divided
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (8.1-ounce) prepared pesto
Alfredo Sauce
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Topping
- ¼ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Cook 1 (16-ounce) package penne pasta in a large pot according to the package directions.
- In a large bowl combine 2 cups cooked and cubed chicken, 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend, 3 cups fresh baby spinach, and 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes.
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Pesto Alfredo Sauce
- In a medium saucepan add ½ cup unsalted butter, 2 cups heavy whipping cream, and 4 ounces cream cheese. Cook over medium heat and whisk until melted.
- Add the jar of 1 (8.1-ounce) prepared pesto. Stir in the ½ teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Continue to heat and whisk until smooth.
- Add 1 cup parmesan cheese. Bring to a simmer and continue to cook for about 3-5 minutes or until it starts to thicken.
- Drain the pasta and place it in a large bowl. Add the alfredo sauce and toss with the ingredients to coat well.
- Pour into the prepared pan. Add the remaining shredded Italian cheese blend on top of the casserole.
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Topping
- In a small bowl, combine the ¼ cup seasoned bread crumbs, ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle the mixture over the casserole.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30-40 minutes or until cooked throughout and bubbling on the sides.
Notes
- * If you are freezing, Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Take out the night before to thaw before baking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
877kcal
(44%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
62g
(95%)
Saturated Fat
30g
(150%)
Cholesterol
155mg
(52%)
Sodium
884mg
(37%)
Potassium
453mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
3156IU
(63%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
384mg
(38%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 877
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 877kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 62g | 95% |
| Saturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Cholesterol | 155mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 884mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 453mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3156IU | 63% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 384mg | 38% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.