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14) Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta Bake

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces penne pasta
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 cup basil pesto
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Method
 

  1. I heat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  2. I cook the pasta until just tender, then drain it.
  3. I stir the pesto, cream cheese, milk, garlic powder, and Parmesan together until smooth.
  4. I fold in the pasta and chicken, then spread everything in the dish.
  5. I sprinkle mozzarella over the top and bake for 20 minutes, until hot and bubbly.