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10) Pesto Chicken and Tomato Bake

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie works great
  • 1 cup basil pesto store-bought or homemade
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan
  • 8 oz cooked penne or rigatoni optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a big bowl, mix chicken, pesto, pasta (if using), and half the mozzarella. Season lightly.
  3. Transfer to the dish. Scatter tomatoes on top and sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
  4. Bake 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and edges brown a bit. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.