Pesto Alfredo Chicken Pasta

Name: Pesto Alfredo Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 42 min
Total time: 52 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 1 (22-ounce) jar Alfredo sauce, or about 2 ½ cups total ((use two 15-ounce jars if needed)); 3 cups chicken broth; ¼ cup dry white wine ((or substitute with extra broth or water)); ¼ cup prepared basil pesto; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ((reduce or omit if you prefer mild)); ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon onion powder; 2 cups diced rotisserie chicken ((or other cooked chicken)); 1 (16-ounce) package uncooked mezzi rigatoni ((or penne, rotini, or elbows with a similar cook time)); 1 (14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, (well drained); 2 cups fresh baby spinach, (coarsely chopped); 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend ((or mozzarella)); Optional garnish: grated Parmesan, fresh basil, parsley, or oregano

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:42min

This creamy dump-and-bake chicken pesto alfredo is ready for the oven with just 10 minutes of prep. No boiling required! One dish, one cleanup, and a dinner the whole family will love.

Updated at: Wed, 13 May 2026 00:37:52 GMT