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PESTO CHICKEN PENNE CASSEROLE

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Creamy, flavorful and so easy to fix. This meal-in-one will wow family and
friends. Makes a lot, so freeze some or halve the recipe.

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INGREDIENTS

 * ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
   
   
   
   

 * ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
   
   
   
   

 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
   
   
   
   

 * 1 (16 ounce) box penne pasta
   
   
   
   

 * 6 cups cubed cooked chicken
   
   
   
   

 * 4 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
   
   
   
   

 * 3 cups fresh baby spinach
   
   
   
   

 * 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
   
   
   
   

 * 1 (15 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
   
   
   
   

 * 1 (15 ounce) jar pesto sauce
   
   
   
   

 * 1 ½ cups milk
   
   
   
   


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DIRECTIONS

    

 1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking
    dish. Combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil in a small
    bowl until evenly moistened; set aside.
    
    

 2. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over
    high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a
    boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has
    cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well
    in a colander set in the sink.
    
    

 3. Meanwhile, combine the chicken in a bowl with the Italian cheese blend,
    spinach, tomatoes, alfredo sauce, pesto sauce, and milk. Stir in the pasta
    once done, and scoop into the prepared baking dish. Top with the bread crumb
    mixture.
    
    

 4. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden brown on top, 40 to 45
    minutes.
    
    
    Alanna
    


COOK'S NOTE

I also make my own Alfredo sauce and use 2 cups in place of the jarred sauce.

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NUTRITION FACTS (PER SERVING)

760 Calories 47g Fat 41g Carbs 45g Protein

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Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 760 % Daily Value * Total Fat
47g 61% Saturated Fat 18g 91% Cholesterol 114mg 38% Sodium 1210mg 53% Total
Carbohydrate 41g 15% Dietary Fiber 3g 12% Total Sugars 4g Protein 45g Vitamin C
8mg 42% Calcium 684mg 53% Iron 4mg 22% Potassium 542mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may
be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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sunflower

08/29/2012
Geez some people drive me crazy! How on earth are you going to rate this recipe
when you haven't even made it??? & because of the calorie/fat content? Not at
any point does this recipe say low calorie or low fat! To rate a recipe with 1
star because of what it "sounds" like completely defeats the meaning of this
website. I've never commented before, but I am just amazed at some users
sometimes!!! By the way...wonderful recipe!!! Will make again & again...& again!
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Nancy Patton

01/14/2024
I made the recipe with shrimp instead of chicken and added some fresh basil in
addition to the jar of pesto. Put in twice the amount of spinach because it
cooks down so much. It was very tasty.
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Emily

12/05/2023
Have to improvise in many ways, but still liked the results.
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tmw

10/26/2023
Love it!!
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Huffmama

10/22/2023
Was easy to make. Tasted great. Didn’t put all the breadcrumbs on the top.
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Allrecipes Member

10/19/2023
This is a comfort food casserole; not fine dining entree. Based on the
ingredients list and a couple of other reviews, I was afraid that the flavors
would be cacophonous rather than harmonious. I'm pleased to say that didn't turn
out to be the case. The alfredo, pesto, and crushed tomatoes combine to make a
homey sauce for the chicken and noodles, the spinach adds a nice vegetable, and
the generous crumb/parmesan topping completes the texture to it all. Like other
reviewers, I used the common 8oz jar of pesto rather than the 15oz jar called
for in the recipe. (I'm not sure I've ever seen a jar of pesto sauce that large
in a grocery store.) As I combined the ingredients, I became concerned that they
might not fit in the 9x13 glass baking pan, but it all did fit, although bulging
above the top. This recipe makes a huge quantity; you're either going to a large
potluck, or having leftovers for days.
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Kathryn Kunkel

07/12/2023
I did use half the amount of pesto. This was amazing and it freezes well too.
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Sally

04/17/2023
I halved the pesto.
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Sandi Palmer-Sipe

04/06/2023
My husband had seconds. he called the best "F' food that I had made.
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Allrecipes Member

01/31/2023
Super EASY and SUPER tasty. My 21 year old LOVES it and he is so picky. My 26
year old nephew went to the store the next day and called me to get the
ingredients after he polished off a whole casserole himself. lol. My son will be
by this evening to have supper with us and guess what he requested. Yep this is
the BEST. We will service it with garlic bread and salads tonight. Absolutely
hands down a new family favorite. Ooey Gooey Cheesy DELISH!
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