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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!
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 50 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 The Recipe Critic📖 therecipecritic
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●baking dish
- ●oven
- ●pot
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
- ●saucepan
- ●pan
📝 Preparation Steps
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prepare
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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.
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cook
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Cook 1 (16-ounce) package penne pasta in a large pot according to the package directions.
penne pasta1 (16-ounce) package
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combine
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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.
cooked and cubed chicken2 cupsshredded Italian cheese blend (divided)2 cupsfresh baby spinach3 cupscrushed tomatoes1 (15-ounce) can
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Pesto Alfredo Sauce
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whisk
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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.
heavy whipping cream2 cupscream cheese4 ounces
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heat
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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.
prepared pesto1 (8.1-ounce)garlic powder1 teaspoonItalian seasoning1 teaspoon
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simmer
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Add 1 cup parmesan cheese. Bring to a simmer and continue to cook for about ⏱️ 3-5 minutes or until it starts to thicken.
parmesan cheese (grated)1 cup¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
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toss
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Drain the pasta and place it in a large bowl. Add the alfredo sauce and toss with the ingredients to coat well.
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pour
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Pour into the prepared pan. Add the remaining shredded Italian cheese blend on top of the casserole.
shredded Italian cheese blend (divided)2 cups
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Topping
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combine
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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.
parmesan cheese (grated)1 cup¼ cup grated parmesan cheeseolive oil1 tablespoon
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bake
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Cover with foil and bake for ⏱️ 30-40 minutes or until cooked throughout and bubbling on the sides.
Nutrition Facts
calories
877 kcal
fat Content
62 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
4 g
sugar Content
5 g
sodium Content
884 mg
protein Content
27 g
cholesterol Content
155 mg
carbohydrate Content
55 g
saturated Fat Content
30 g
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