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20-Min Pesto Chicken Pasta Bake

Rotisserie chicken, pesto, and heavy cream come together in a skillet pasta that finishes under the broiler with melty mozzarella. Weeknight comfort in one pan, ready to eat in 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
642
Protein
42g
20-Min Pesto Chicken Pasta Bake
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and return to the skillet.

  2. Step 2

    Stir in pesto, heavy cream, and shredded chicken until everything is coated and warm.

  3. Step 3

    Top with mozzarella and slide under the broiler for 3–4 minutes until bubbly and golden.

  4. Step 4

    Let cool 2 minutes, then serve straight from the skillet.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet or 9x13-inch baking dish
  • pot for boiling pasta
  • colander
  • oven or broiler

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