Step 1

If slow cooking or cooking chicken in instant pot (see note #1)

Step 2

Bring a pot of water to boil, cook pasta al dente according to package, drain and set aside

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Step 4

In a large bowl add al dente pasta, shredded chicken, pesto, and crushed red pepper flakes. Gently mix together.

Step 5

In a baking dish, spread pasta chicken mixture evenly, and top with parmesan cheese. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted on top. If you want the cheese more brown, you can low broil the top for a few minutes.

Step 6

Serve and can top with more parmesan if desired