Easy Family Weeknight Dinners – Pesto Chicken Broccoli Bake
A creamy, cheesy pasta bake loaded with chicken, broccoli, and pesto. Perfect for weeknights or meal prep, with big flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or rigatoni)
- 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- ½ cup basil pesto
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, adding broccoli in last 2 minutes. Drain.
- Cook chicken in olive oil until golden and done. Set aside.
- In a skillet, heat cream and cream cheese until smooth. Stir in pesto and Parmesan.
- Combine pasta, broccoli, chicken, and sauce. Pour into greased 9×13-inch dish.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Let rest, then serve warm
Notes
Add veggies or swap proteins to customize. Make-ahead and freezer friendly.