Best Pesto Chicken Mostaccioli Recipes

PESTO CHICKEN MOSTACCIOLI

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Make and share this Pesto Chicken Mostaccioli recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef shewmake

Categories Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 2 casseroles, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

16 ounces mostaccioli pasta
16 ounces chicken strips, grilled frozen
2 cups cheddar cheese, shedded
16 ounces fat free sour cream
15 ounces skim milk
1/4 cup pesto sauce, prepared
2/3 cup fat-free half-and-half
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
1/4 cup light butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted

Steps:

Cook mostaccioli and chicken according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine cheddar cheese, sour cream, ricotta, pesto, half and half, and Parmesan cheese.
Chop chicken and drain pasta.
Add to cheese micture.
Toss to coat.
Transfer to two gresed 11X7 baking dishes (dishes will be full).
Combine bread crumbs and butter. Sprinkle over top of casseroles.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 25-30 min or until heated through and golden brown.

PESTO CHICKEN MOSTACCIOLI

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I was looking for something new to whip up and decided to invent my own recipe. We love pesto and mac and cheese...but who knew what a yummy combination it would be with chicken nuggets? This is comfort food to the max, and it's great for a crowd! -Rebecca Stablein, Gillette, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 casseroles (5 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) mostaccioli
1 package (16 ounces) frozen breaded chicken tenders
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups sour cream
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
3/4 cup prepared pesto
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

Cook mostaccioli and chicken according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cheddar cheese, sour cream, ricotta, pesto, cream and Parmesan cheese., Chop chicken tenders and drain mostaccioli; add to cheese mixture. Toss to coat. Transfer to two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes (dishes will be full). Combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over the top., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 921 calories, Fat 59g fat (32g saturated fat), Cholesterol 177mg cholesterol, Sodium 963mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

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