Chicken Pesto Bake Skinnytaste. Chicken Pesto Bake is a simple, light dish made with skinless chicken breasts, pesto, tomatoes, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. You can make this in the oven, or make it outside on the grill This recipe has been in the archives since 2. Ive updated the photos and brought it back from the archives as I am adding this to my meal plan next week. I like to serve this with salad or zucchini noodles to keep it low carb. I make my own skinny pesto but if you want to use store bought, that is fine too Chicken Pesto Bake is a simple, light dish made with skinless chicken breasts, pesto, tomatoes, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. You can make this in the oven, or make it outside on the grill Ingredients 2 1. Skinny Basil Pesto. Directions Wash chicken and dry with a paper towel. Slice chicken breast horizontally to create 4 thinner cutlets. Season lightly with salt and fresh pepper. Preheat the oven to 4. F. Line baking sheet with foil or parchment if desired for easy clean up. Place the chicken on prepared baking sheet. Spread about 1 teaspoon of pesto over each piece of chicken. Bake for 1. 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Remove from oven top with tomatoes, mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Bake for an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. To Grill Grill chicken over medium flame on both sides until cooked through in the center. Lower flame, top chicken with pesto, tomatoes and cheese, and close grill until cheese melts. Nutrition Information. Yield 4 Servings, Serving Size 1 piece chicken. Amount Per Serving Smart Points 4. Points 5. Calories 2. Baked-Pasta-and-Chicken-Casserole-with-Breadcrumb-Topping-4.jpg' alt='Chicken Spaghetti Bake' title='Chicken Spaghetti Bake' />Total Fat 8. Saturated Fat 2. Cholesterol 9. Sodium 1. 71. 5mg. Carbohydrates 2. Fiber 0. Sugar 0g. This Super Easy Chicken Spaghetti is definitely going to be a favorite at your dinner table. A few pantry staples and some leftover chicken is all you need for this. Chicken Spaghetti Serves 8 Ingredients 2 cups Cooked Chicken 3 cups Dry Spaghetti, Broken Into Two Inch Pieces 2 cans Cream Of Mushroom Soup 2 cups Grated Sharp. All the flavor of Cajun chicken pasta packed into a lightenedup, spaghetti squash casserole. Chicken Spaghetti Gonna Want Seconds. This Super Easy Chicken Spaghetti is definitely going to be a favorite at your dinner table. This delicious chicken and spaghetti casserole makes a satisfying meal with a tossed salad and crusty bread. Tetrazzini is an American dish made with poultry or. A few pantry staples and some leftover chicken is all you need for this fast, fabulous weeknight fare Chicken Spaghetti may conjure images of a chicken Parmesan inspired recipe a simple boring chicken breast resting atop a mountain of pasta, bathed in marinara. This hearty and flavorful dish is no chicken spaghetti with red sauce, though. My Chicken Spaghetti is the go to recipe for a super creamy, super cheesy, quick chicken dish that offers all the comfort of a cozy casserole made right on your stovetop. I take a little help from some handy pantry items to make a sauce thats not only delicious but easy to get on the table in about 3. Honestly, waiting for the pasta water to come to a boil will take longer than putting this whole thing together While you may not have heard of Chicken Spaghetti before, its popular among casserole queens and comfort food connoisseurs, partially because its such a customizable recipe but also because its just so darn good Its a variation on tetrazzini, a classic American dish that usually has turkey and a bchamel or cream sauce with a splash of sherry, because why not, sprinkled with cheese, and baked in a casserole dish until warm and bubbly. Chicken Spaghetti Bake' title='Chicken Spaghetti Bake' />The basics for a Chicken Spaghetti recipe are similar cooked pasta mixed with cheese and canned cream soups infinitely easier than making a buttercream sauce, with creative additions that reflect the tastes of its maker. Signature ingredients can include onions and celery, pimentos, or green peppers, all of which are found in the chicken spaghetti Pioneer Woman makes. Rather than the subtle taste of pimentos, I choose to use canned tomatoes with green chilis, since I always like to spice things up when I can. Honestly I really AM a fan of veggies, but even after cooking theyre all a little bit crunchy and really compete a bit with the creamy perfection of the overall dish, so I leave them out of my version. The chicken spaghetti Paula Deen makes has some of the same veggies, plus fresh mushrooms which I dont include for the texture reasons Ive already mentioned, but she also uses angel hair pasta instead of thin spaghetti. While the difference in pasta size is only a small one, the thin spaghetti holds its own a little better, suspended beautifully in the luscious sauce, than the fine strands of angel hair. Im pretty sure every warm pasta dish on the planet includes a generous cheese constituent, and thats definitely the case in this cheesy Chicken Spaghetti recipe. Many versions include cheddar or Monterey jack or make the chicken spaghetti with cream cheese. The texture of cream cheese in particular changes when its heated, though, and regular shredded cheese adds flavor but doesnt really incorporate as well with all the cream soups going on. I decided to make a substitute in this dish with everyones favorite fool proof melting companion and make my Chicken Spaghetti with Velveeta. In my experience, nothing else melts as smoothly or preserves that rich, velveety consistency. Based on these ingredients, you can probably imagine how a traditional Chicken Spaghetti gets put together begin with a veggie saute while a neighboring pot bubbles away with the pasta mix all the ingredients in a big bowl, then transfer them to a casserole dish for a warming trip through the oven. Did you count all those dishes I dont know about you, but even those soft on your hands dishwashing detergents dont make me enjoy washing lots of pots and pans after dinner especially those stubborn casserole dishes that seem to be perpetually soaking in my sink. Easy, Easy, Easy I got this recipe from an Aunt who made it for a family reunion. It has a great flavor and makes alot. Very Good Does not include cooking time. Boil chicken Cooks Note for more tender chicken, dont boil simmer slowly over low heat instead. Pillsbury Halloween. Drain broth into a bowl and reserve. Boil spaghetti according to. Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole everyone goes crazy over this dish they always ask for the recipe Make ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake. Chicken Pesto Bake is a simple, light dish made with skinless chicken breasts, pesto, tomatoes, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. I think I found a new lean and green favorite I absolutely love how this came out I got the inspiration from Melissa aka Want2BeThin789 from the Medifast Forums. My recipe is all made on the stove top, in one pan, which not only makes my Chicken Spaghetti easy but also helps get it on the table quicker. And, repeat after me, One pot dinner is always a winnerOkay, MAYBE you want to add a simple green salad or steamed veggie to really call it a complete meal, but this is definitely going to be a recipe to add to your repertoire. Your family will be so thankful, you may just get some help with those dishesRECIPE NOTES Tomatoes I like to use a couple of cans of petite diced tomatoes with green chilies or Rotel. Just make sure theyre drained well so you dont dilute the sauce. Feel free to use a mild or spicy version based on your own taste, of course. No judgment here. Chicken Want to make an extra easy Chicken Spaghetti casserole Use a rotisserie chicken to make the prep time even fasterIf you dont have a rotisserie chicken on hand, though, just simmer 2 3 boneless chicken breasts in a large pan, in well salted water to make sure they come out nicely seasoned, while the pasta water is coming to a boil. Theyll be cooked and cooled by the time youre ready to add them to the pot. Crispy Crunchy If you have the time and inclination to wash an extra pan and crave a little extra texture in the dish, you can go the casserole route and make an easy crunchy topping. One of my favorite tricks is crushing a bag of seasoned croutons Just spoon the finished spaghetti into a lightly greased casserole dish, sprinkle with crushed croutons, and bake under your broiler just until the crumbs start to brown a bit. You can also toss c. Pasta As Ive already mentioned, this is a great way to use your pantry staples for a quick and amazing dinner. If youre out of thin spaghetti, theres no need to make a special trip to the grocery store. You can substitute regular spaghetti, linguini, or fettuccini, and even something small like macaroni will do in a pinch. You can also use whole wheat pasta as a healthier alternative. Leftovers This Chicken Spaghetti recipe definitely makes a decent amount, so you can freeze any leftovers. I would recommend putting it in an 88 lightly greased casserole dish for freezing. When youre ready to eat it, thaw it completely, and reheat the dish covered in foil to help retain the moisture. Pasta leftovers can be a little dry, so you might want to drizzle 3 4 tablespoons of milk or chicken stock over the top first to make sure it stays nice and creamy. Check Out these Spectacular Spaghetti RecipesSlow Roasted Tomato Sauce and Spaghetti Infused with flavors of the caramelized tomatoes and garlic, simply delicious Crock Pot Spaghetti Family favorite easy to make meal, coated with a hearty meat sauce Million Dollar Spaghetti Super easy to put together and has a center layer of creamy, gooey cheeseSource Adapted from Allrecipes. Yield Serves 4. Prep Time 2. Cook Time 2. 0 minutes Print. Chicken Spaghetti. By. Kathleen Smith June 1. Ingredients. Instructions. In a large pot, cook pasta in well salted water, according to package instructions just until al dente. Drain. Dry out pot to use for the sauce. While the pasta drains, add cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, drained tomatoes, Velveeta, salt, pepper, and 14 cup milk to the dried pasta pot. Cook over medium low heat, stirring often so the sauce doesnt burn, until the Velveeta is melted and sauce is smooth. Add more milk, if needed, to thin the sauce a bit. Add cooked pasta and chicken and combine until evenly coated.