Pesto Chicken Bake

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4.6

174 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Calories

    595 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Pesto Chicken Bake

A quick and easy dinner with just 5 ingredients, protein, and a ton of flavor!

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Pasta of Choice
  • 2 cups shredded chicken breast (see note#1)
  • 1 cup pesto store bought or homemade
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (can omit if you do not like spicy)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parmesan
  • Garnish with fresh basil
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Instructions

  1. If slow cooking or cooking chicken in instant pot (see note #1)
  2. Bring a pot of water to boil, cook pasta al dente according to package, drain and set aside
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  4. In a large bowl add al dente pasta, shredded chicken, pesto, and crushed red pepper flakes. Gently mix together.
  5. In a baking dish, spread pasta chicken mixture evenly, and top with parmesan cheese. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted on top. If you want the cheese more brown, you can low broil the top for a few minutes.
  6. Serve and can top with more parmesan if desired

Notes

  • You can use a rotisserie chicken or you can use my instant pot shredded chicken or slow cooker shredded chicken using just kosher salt and black pepper instead of Mexican seasoning

Nutrition Information

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Calories 595kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 752mg (31%) Potassium 312mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1624IU (32%) Vitamin C 0.01mg (0%) Calcium 197mg (20%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 595 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 595kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 752mg 31%
Potassium 312mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1624IU 32%
Vitamin C 0.01mg 0%
Calcium 197mg 20%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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