Pesto Chicken and Rice Casserole

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4.8

33 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    511 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Pesto Chicken and Rice Casserole

Pesto Chicken and Rice Casserole is simple, delicious and, like any other casserole recipe, lets you sit back and relax as it bakes.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese divided
  • 6 tablespoons pesto sauce divided, prepared
  • 2 chicken breast about 1 lb, boneless skinless
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 1/4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 Roma tomato diced
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • Italian seasoning optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. In a 9x9 glass baking dish, pour in rice, 1/2 cup cheese, 4 tablespoons pesto, and chicken. Sprinkle chicken with salt & pepper, to taste. Pour chicken stock over all ingredients and stir gently to even out the rice underneath the chicken. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes to 1 hour or until rice is cooked to your liking.
  3. Remove chicken from baking dish and shred into large pieces. Add chicken back in and stir in cream, remaining pesto and 3/4 of the diced tomatoes. Spoon into 4 servings and top with tomatoes, more cheese {if desired} and Italian seasoning. Serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 511kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 877mg (37%) Potassium 500mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1090IU (22%) Vitamin C 5.2mg (6%) Calcium 362mg (36%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 511 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 511kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 877mg 37%
Potassium 500mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1090IU 22%
Vitamin C 5.2mg 6%
Calcium 362mg 36%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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