PESTO ALFREDO CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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Recipe from Taste of Home. I submitted as a half recipe as it makes quite a bit. Per website, it says that it can be frozen, so could do a full recipe and freeze half!

Provided by StacyMD187373

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces pasta (penne or fettuccine)
1 cup cubed chicken, cooked
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend, shredded
1 1/2 cups fresh Baby Spinach
1/2 of 15 oz can crushed tomatoes (optional)
1/2 of 8 . 1 oz jar prepared pesto sauce
1/2 of 15 oz jar prepared alfredo sauce
2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray 8x8 in baking dish.
  • Cook pasta per package directions.
  • In a large bowl, mix cooked chicken, 1/2 cup cheese, spinach, alfredo and pesto sauces and tomatoes, if using.
  • Drain pasta and add to bowl, mixing to coat.
  • Add remaining cheese to top of casserole.
  • In a small bowl, mix bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and olive oil. Sprinkle on top of casserole.
  • Cover with foil and bake 30-40 minutes until bubbling.
  • Uncover and cook for 5 minutes more.
  • Freezer directions: Freeze before baking. Let thaw overnight and bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.1, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 2.2, Sodium 116.5, Carbohydrate 45.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.8, Protein 9.2

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