Pesto Chicken Bake

Name: Pesto Chicken Bake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta of choice; 2 cups shredded chicken breast (see note#1); 1 cup pesto store bought or homemade; 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (can omit if you do not like spicy); 1/4 cup fresh parmesan; Garnish with fresh basil

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Stephanie

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Ingredients

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8 ounces pasta of choice2 cups shredded chicken breast (see note#1)1 cup pesto store bought or homemade2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (can omit if you do not like spicy)1/4 cup fresh parmesanGarnish with fresh basil

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Instructions

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Step 1

If slow cooking or cooking chicken in instant pot (see note #1)

Step 2

Bring a pot of water to boil, cook pasta al dente according to package, drain and set aside

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Step 4

In a large bowl add al dente pasta, shredded chicken, pesto, and crushed red pepper flakes. Gently mix together.

Step 5

In a baking dish, spread pasta chicken mixture evenly, and top with parmesan cheese. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted on top. If you want the cheese more brown, you can low broil the top for a few minutes.

Step 6

Serve and can top with more parmesan if desired