PESTO CHICKEN AND RICE BAKE
This is a comforting casserole which requires just a few ingredients and in less than an hour dinner will be ready. For little ones, it's best to chop the tenders into bite-sized pieces.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted Breasts
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Mix 1 1/2 cups water together with rice, seasoning packets, and 2 tablespoons pesto. Pour mixture into the casserole dish.
- Toss chicken tenders with remaining pesto in a shallow dish. Place chicken on top of the rice.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Mix remaining water with Alfredo sauce. Remove dish from the oven and pour Alfredo sauce over the chicken, stirring to combine. Top with Parmesan cheese and bake until cheese melts, about 15 minutes more. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 75.9 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 34.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1116.5 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
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Jalonii Cullins
[email protected]I found this dish to be a bit bland.
Ghakar 302
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste.
CHAIRESSE Siler
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this dish.
Grace Goodin
[email protected]This is a great go-to recipe for busy weeknights.
Brittany Lyons
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.
Arham Arham
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the pesto sauce was flavorful and creamy. The rice was also cooked perfectly.
Qwequ Fliq
[email protected]This is a delicious and easy recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the pesto sauce was creamy and flavorful. The rice was also cooked perfectly.
Md Suleman Hoosen
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy. The pesto sauce was also very flavorful.
ash martensz
[email protected]This is a great recipe! The chicken and rice are cooked perfectly, and the pesto sauce is delicious. I loved the addition of the sun-dried tomatoes.
popcorn girl
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the pesto sauce was creamy and flavorful. The rice was also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Easin Arafat
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the pesto sauce is delicious. The rice is also cooked perfectly.
Malik Tahir Ismail
[email protected]I love this dish! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so it's a great go-to meal for busy weeknights.
Jamshaid Bhatti
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this dish was to make. I had never cooked with pesto before, but it was really simple and the sauce turned out great. The chicken and rice were also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Avoubis Anubis
[email protected]This is my new favorite chicken and rice dish! The pesto sauce is amazing and the chicken is so tender. The rice is cooked perfectly and the whole dish comes together in just one pan. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Oumar Ali
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pesto sauce was delicious. The rice was also cooked perfectly and was a great addition to the dish. I would definitely recommend thi
Black Lovers
[email protected]This pesto chicken and rice bake was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the pesto sauce was flavorful and creamy. The rice was cooked perfectly and absorbed all of the delicious flavors from the chicken and pesto. I will defi