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This is a comforting pesto chicken and rice casserole that requires just a few ingredients and is ready for dinner in less than an hour. For little ones, it’s best to chop the tenders into bite-sized pieces.
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 1 ¾ cups water, divided
- 1 (6.9 ounce) package chicken-flavored rice and vermicelli mix
- 4 4 tablespoons basil pesto, divided
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins, tendons removed, cut into smaller pieces if desired
- ½ cup Alfredo sauce
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
Step 2
Mix 1 1/2 cups water, rice, seasoning packets, and 2 tablespoons pesto together. Pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
Step 3
Toss chicken tenders with remaining 2 tablespoons pesto in a shallow dish. Place chicken on top of rice.
Step 4
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).
Step 5
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)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 443 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat16g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat5g | 23% |
| Cholesterol76mg | 25% |
| Sodium1117mg | 49% |
| Total Carbohydrate40g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars3g | |
| Protein34g | |
| Vitamin C1mg | 7% |
| Calcium229mg | 18% |
| Iron3mg | 16% |
| Potassium294mg | 6% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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