If you enjoy creamy pasta recipes, this Large Family Chicken Pesto Tortellini Bake is a must-try. It is an easy meal to make consisting of cheese, tortellini, and spinach.
Chicken Pesto Tortellini Bake
When you are in the mood for a homemade meal, but you do not want to spend hours in the kitchen, this Large Family Chicken Pesto Tortellini Bake is the perfect meal to make your large family.
You will use jarred alfredo and pesto sauce, combined with pre-made cheese tortellini, chicken, and several other ingredients, to make a dish that tastes like it was made from scratch.
It is the perfect meal to serve with a side of homemade bread or buttered dinner rolls when sitting down with the family to eat together.
Ingredients Needed to Prepare the Chicken Pesto Tortellini Bake
When preparing the Large Family Chicken Pesto Tortellini Bake, you will need to have the following ingredients:
- Cheese Tortellini. You will need three packages of pre-made cheese tortellini for this recipe.
- Cooked Chicken. Prepare your chicken in advance and chop or shred. (More chicken recipes to try!)
- Alfredo Sauce. Choose any brand of alfredo sauce. You will need to have two jars of sauce for this dish.
- Pesto Sauce. Grab two jars of pesto sauce to use with the alfredo sauce.
- Spinach. Chop your spinach into small pieces before adding it to the dish.
The only other ingredients needed include grape tomatoes cut in halves and Italian blend cheese. If you do not have Italian blend cheese, you can always use a combination of mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Do I Use Fresh or Canned Spinach?
Use fresh spinach for the Large Family Chicken Pesto Tortellini Bake. You will need to chop it into fine pieces before adding it in with the rest of the ingredients. You can buy a bag of baby spinach and use it.
Which Alfredo Sauce is Best to Use?
I have made alfredo lots of times in recipes and it always comes out well. While I don’t currently have an alfredo recipe by itself, you can check out my Easy Shrimp Alfredo recipe and copy how I make it. Otherwise, you can use any brand of alfredo sauce that you have tried and enjoyed.
What Type of Chicken Should I Use?
You can use cubed or shredded chicken for this recipe. I like to make my chicken in the instant pot ahead of time. You could also try making chicken in the air fryer.
There are several types of chicken you can use, including leftover baked or grilled chicken breasts, baked boneless, skinless chicken thighs, or rotisserie chicken. You can shred your chicken into thin pieces in seconds by using a stand mixer or hand mixer.
How to Freeze the Chicken Pesto Tortellini Bake
Assemble the entire casserole, then cover it tightly with aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. When you want to reheat it, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight.
If you are using a glass baking dish, place it on the counter as the oven preheats. Remove the aluminum foil before baking. Follow the instructions below to bake.
Here are more large family recipes your family will enjoy!
- Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
- Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken
- Chicken and Green Beans Casserole
Cajun Style Pot Roast - General Tso Chicken
- Low-Carb Spicy Garlic Chicken and Broccoli
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Large Family Chicken Pesto Tortellini Bake
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Large Family Chicken Pesto Tortellini Bake | Freezer Meals for Busy Mamas
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Prep Time: 20 minutes -
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
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Total Time: 50 minutes
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Yield: 2 9×13 Casserole Dishes -
Category: Dinner -
Method: Oven
Description
If you enjoy creamy recipes, this Large Family Chicken Pesto Tortellini Bake is a must-try. It is an easy meal to make consisting of cheese, tortellini, and spinach.
Ingredients
- 3 (12 ounce) packages cheese tortellini, cooked according to package directions
- 6 cups cubed or shredded cooked chicken
- 2 (16 ounce) jars alfredo sauce
- 2 (8.1 ounce) jars prepared pesto sauce
- 1 (10 ounce) bag spinach, coarsely chopped
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 4 cups shredded Italian blend cheese, divided
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare two 9×13 casserole dishes with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, alfredo sauce, pesto sauce, and spinach. Transfer to the two casserole dishes, dividing evenly. Top with the grape tomatoes and cheese.
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Bake for 30 minutes or until the edges are bubbling and the cheese has melted.
How to freeze: Cover tightly with aluminum foil and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. If using glass baking dishes, place on the counter as the oven preheats. Remove the aluminum foil. Follow the above instructions to bake.
Keywords: Large Family Chicken Pesto Tortellini Bake
Your whole family will like this creamy, cheesy pasta dish. Make a double batch and save one meal in the freezer for later and have one for dinner tonight. It’s a simple way to feed your large family dinner.
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