This post is sponsored by Barilla.
My Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta Bake is taken to another level this holiday season…using Barilla’s Creamy Genovese Pesto. This pesto is so good. Made in Italy and made with high-quality ingredients like fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, it has a delicious creamy texture that puts a twist on classic pesto sauce. Perfect to satisfy a hungry crowd!
A Perfect Dish to Feed the Family this Holiday Season!
I just love this time of year. From Thanksgiving right through to Christmas and New Year, I adore all the gatherings of family and friends, and all the entertaining that happens. The weather is a little cooler (even here in California!) so it’s time to get cozy and to get some great comfort food going…and with so many people getting together it’s good to have some dishes up your sleeve that are easy, super tasty, and will feed many hungry mouths at once. My Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta Bake is just that.
But isn’t Pesto a summer food?!
I think we often pass pesto by at this time of year because we associate it with simple summer dishes, rather than hearty winter dishes for big parties. But honestly, Barilla’s Creamy Genovese Pesto adds such a burst of flavor to a dish, you really can’t beat it for adding an authentic Italian twist. The taste is as good as homemade, so it gives this pasta bake an extra familiar feel. Comforting, and surprisingly festive. And what more could you want from food at a family party or gathering of friends?
Authentic Italy
As you will see, I am using both Barilla Creamy Genovese Pesto in this dish, along with Barilla Penne pasta. The reason I love the pasta is that it always cooks perfectly al dente, with very little effort. Just follow the instructions on the box. And yes indeed, there are other pestos out there. But without the high-quality ingredients and authentic recipe that Barilla follows, many of them fall short of the flavor burst I am looking for. That’s why I stick to Barilla, and it’s what will make this dish the talk of your party or event.
Tell me how you get on!
So, guys! If you make this Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta Bake, please leave a comment and indeed give this recipe a share! I love to hear from all of you, and to that end, I always do my best to respond to your comments. Lastly, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Tik Tok or Instagram! Because I like to look through and see your creations. Post to Instagram stories too so I can easily share with my fans!
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My Creamy Chicken Pesto pasta bake is taken another level this holiday season using Barilla Creamy Genovese Pesto, which is made in Italy and made with high-quality ingredients like fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese for a delicious creamy texture that puts a twist on classic pesto sauce. #BarillaPesto Perfect to satisfy a hungry crowd! You can shop for almost all the ingredients here.