Pesto Chicken and Rice Bake



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Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
45 mins

Total Time:
55 mins

Servings:
4

Yield:
1 8-inch casserole


Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 ¾cupswater, divided
  • 1(6.9 ounce) packagechicken-flavored rice and vermicelli mix
  • 4 tablespoonsbasil pesto, divided
  • 1poundchicken tenderloins, tendons removed, cut into smaller pieces if desired
  • ½cupAlfredo sauce
  • ¼cupfreshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • Directions

    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, rice, seasoning packets, and 2 tablespoons pesto together. Pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish.

    Toss chicken tenders with remaining 2 tablespoons pesto in a shallow dish. Place chicken on top of rice.

    Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

    Mix remaining 1/4 cup water with Alfredo sauce. Remove the baking dish from the oven and pour Alfredo sauce over chicken, stirring to combine. Top with Parmesan cheese and bake until cheese melts, about 15 more minutes. Serve immediately.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    443 Calories
    16g Fat
    40g Carbs
    34g Protein

    summary__table-row

    443 Calories 16g Fat 40g Carbs 34g Protein

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