Weeknight Pesto Chicken Casserole

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This easy weeknight chicken pesto casserole is perfect for back to school season! Here is an easy to follow 45 minute chicken pesto pasta bake recipe that your family will love!

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This is the perfect weeknight casserole!

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– 1 1/2 lbs hand pulled rotisserie chicken – 1 lb fusilloni pasta – 1/4 cup reserved pasta water – 5 oz. freshly grated parmesan cheese – 2 cups mozarella farm style thick shredded cheese – 6.5 oz Rustic Basil Pesto – 1/2 tsp garlic powder – 1/2 tsp onion powder – 1/4 tsp salt – 1/4 tsp pepper

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Preheat oven to 375 and cook pasta according to package

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Add the rotisserie chicken and seasoning to a large bowl.

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Then add the basil pesto and mix. After, add the parmesan cheese, the mozzarella cheese and gently mix.

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Combine all in a large bowl and then pour into your greased baking dish. Top with shredded cheese.

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Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes and then remove from the oven, uncover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

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Weeknight Pesto Chicken Casserole

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This easy weeknight chicken pesto casserole is perfect for back to school season! Here is an easy to follow 45 minute chicken pesto pasta bake recipe that your family will love!

This is the perfect weeknight casserole!

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Ingredients:

Preheat oven to 375 and cook pasta according to package

STEP ONE

Add the rotisserie chicken and seasoning to a large bowl.

STEP TWO

Then add the basil pesto and mix. After, add the parmesan cheese, the mozzarella cheese and gently mix.

STEP THREE

Combine all in a large bowl and then pour into your greased baking dish. Top with shredded cheese.

STEP FOUR

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes and then remove from the oven, uncover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

STEP FIVE

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