Pesto Chicken Alfredo Bake | Lazy Cooking

Ingredients

• ***For the pasta:***
• 1 (16-ounce) package penne pasta
• 2 cups chicken, cooked and cubed
• 2 cups Italian cheese blend, shredded, divided
• 3 cups fresh baby spinach
• 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• ***For the alfredo sauce:***
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1 (8.1-ounce) jar prepared pesto
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• ***For the breadcrumb topping:***
• 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon olive oil