One-Pan Creamy Pesto Chicken & Broccoli Pasta Bake

25 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350F
  2. 2Boil noodles in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. 3In a large (oven-safe) saucepan or dutch oven, heat about 1 tbsp of sun-dried tomato oil over medium/high heat. Cook your chicken until no longer pink. Remove from pan and set aside. Let rest for a few minutes and then cut into bit-sized pieces.
  4. 4In the same pan, melt your butter. Add in your seasonings and stir to toast. Add in your onion and sauté for 4 minutes or so. Throw in your garlic and stir for another 30 seconds.
  5. 5Pour in your heavy cream and stir. Simmer for a couple of minutes.
  6. 6Add in 1 cup of parmesan and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Reduce heat to medium/low, and stir until melted.
  7. 7Add in your sun-dried tomatoes, cooked broccoli, spinach, and pesto. Stir.
  8. 8Add the pasta to the pan, mixing well to combine all ingredients.
  9. 9Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
  10. 10Bake at 350F for 15 minutes, then finish under the broiler for another 5 minutes, or until you have a nice and golden crust.
  11. 11Sprinkle with fresh parsley, a touch more parmesan, and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pasta of choice
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 0.33 cup sun-dried tomatoes + oil
  • 1 lb chicken
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 0.5 yellow onion, diced
  • 0 salt
  • 0 pepper
  • 0 paprika
  • 0 oregano
  • 0 Tony's seasoning
  • 1 head garlic, minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup cooked broccoli
  • 2 handfuls spinach
  • 2 cups freshly shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup pesto
  • 0 parsley

Equipment

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