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Spaghetti noodles are tossed in a cream cheese and pesto sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese and baked until bubbly and golden brown, for the perfect warm, satisfying meal.

No Boil Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta Bake

Spaghetti noodles are tossed in a cream cheese and pesto sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese and baked until bubbly and golden brown.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 16 oz package spaghetti noodles uncooked
  • 1 cup plain cream cheese whipped
  • ½ cup pesto
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 cups water or chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 2 cups cooked diced boneless skinless chicken breast
  • Optional: fresh basil spinach

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
  • Lay the uncooked pasta across the bottom of a 9X18 inch baking dish
  • Place dollops of cream crease and pesto evenly over the noodles
  • Add chicken evenly over the top of the cream cheese and pesto
  • Sprinkle the dried basil and garlic powder over the top
  • Pour 3 cups of water or chicken broth into the bottom of the pan
  • Cover with tin foil and bake at 425 for 40 minutes
  • Remove from the oven and add the remaining 1 cup of water or chicken broth
  • Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the top and bake for an additional 5 minutes
  • Remove from oven and toss the cheese and pesto mixture evenly through the pasta
  • Allow 5-10 minutes to cool
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