Chicken Pesto Pasta Bake Recipe

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Chicken Pesto Pasta Bake
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Directions:

  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta to just short of al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta, and place in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the chopped chicken and pesto to the bowl, and stir to coat.
  4. If adding vegetables, add them to the bowl now.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  6. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  7. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  8. Add the flour, and whisk to form a roux.
  9. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  10. Slowly whisk the stock into the roux.
  11. Bring to a boil, and contiue to whisk until the sauce is slightly thickened.
  12. Crumble the boullion cube, and add to the sauce.
  13. Stir in the lemon juice.
  14. Taste the sauce for seasoning, and add salt or pepper as needed.
  15. Add the sauce to the chicken and pasta mixture.
  16. Stir to combine well, then place the mixture in the prebared baking dish.
  17. Top with the grated cheese.
  18. If making ahead, cover at this point and chill until needed.
  19. Bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the top is golden. If made ahead, the baking time may need to be increased.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 462.77 Kcal (1938 kJ)
Calories from fat 280.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.2g 48%
Cholesterol 59.7mg 20%
Sodium 969mg 40%
Potassium 321.74mg 7%
Total Carbs 25.06g 8%
Sugars 3.85g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3.16g 13%
Protein 20.31g 41%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 187mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 169.87 Kcal (711 kJ)
Calories from fat 103.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.45g 48%
Cholesterol 21.91mg 20%
Sodium 355.68mg 40%
Potassium 118.1mg 7%
Total Carbs 9.2g 8%
Sugars 1.41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.16g 13%
Protein 7.46g 41%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 6%
Calcium 68.6mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.2
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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