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Basil Pesto Chicken & Penne Pasta Meal Prep Bake

Whole-wheat penne tossed with basil pesto, grilled chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, and melted mozzarella.

Fragrant Genovese basil pesto tossed with protein penne, diced chicken breast, and sweet burst cherry tomatoes, baked under a blanket of part-skim mozzarella cheese.

⏱PREP TIME15 min
🔥COOK TIME20 min
🍱BATCH YIELD4 Meals
🧊SHELF LIFE5 Days
Basil Pesto Chicken & Penne Pasta Meal Prep Bake
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Recipe Ingredients

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Pesto Pasta & Chicken

Step-by-Step Batch Method

6 Chef Steps
  1. 1

    Cook penne pasta in salted water until firm al dente. Drain.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, diced chicken breast, basil pesto, and halved cherry tomatoes.

  3. 3

    Transfer mixture into a 9x13 baking dish.

  4. 4

    Top evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese.

  5. 5

    Bake at 375°F for 18 minutes until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

  6. 6

    Cool 10 minutes, then divide into four meal prep containers.

👨‍🍳 Pro Meal Prep Tips for This Dish

  • Pesto coat: toss pasta while still warm so the basil pesto emulsifies across noodles.
  • Nutrient punch: fold in 2 cups of fresh baby spinach before baking for hidden greens.
  • Freezer bake: assemble in foil containers and freeze unbaked for an effortless weeknight dinner.
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