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Pesto Chicken & Broccoli Pasta Bake

If you're a pasta lover like me, this cheesy, one-pan pasta bake is sure to win your heart!

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pasta of choice
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes with oil
  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • Salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and Tony’s seasoning to taste
  • 1 head garlic minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1-2 cups cooked broccoli to taste
  • 2 handfuls spinach
  • 2 cups shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup pesto
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook pasta until al dente; drain and set aside.
  • Heat sun-dried tomato oil in a large oven-safe pan. Cook chicken until done, then chop and set aside.
  • In the same pan, melt butter, add seasonings, sauté onion for 4 minutes, then stir in garlic.
  • Add heavy cream, simmer, then mix in 1 cup parmesan and 1 cup mozzarella until melted.
  • Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli, spinach, and pesto.
  • Top with remaining cheese, bake for 15 minutes, then broil for 5 minutes until golden.
  • Garnish with parsley. Serve and enjoy!