BASIL PESTO CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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I had a ton of fresh pesto, chicken...just waiting for a new recipe! The amounts are approximate as I just made this up!

Provided by Thea

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (pounded about 1/4 inch thick)
1 cup pesto sauce (i use Flat Iron Steaks With Lemon-Basil Pesto for my pesto sauce)
1 large tomatoes, seeded divided in fourths
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, cleaned, sliced divided in fourths
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided in fourths (or more)
2 teaspoons italian seasoning, divided in fourths
1 pinch red pepper flakes, divided in fourths
1 onion, sliced, quartered, divided in fourths
1 (15 ounce) jar spicy red pepper pasta sauce (I use Classico)
corkscrew macaroni, cooked according to directions

Steps:

  • spray a small 11x7 in pan with pam -- preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • spread 1/4 cup of pesto sauce all over each chicken breast, add tomato, mushrooms, cheese, italian seasoning, sprinkle of red pepper flakes and onion. Roll each chicken breast and secure with toothpicks. Place chicken in pan and cover with pasta sauce -- cover with foil and bake until juices run clear -- about 30-45 minutes depending on the size of your chicken breast -- bake another 5 mins with the foil removed -- may sprinkle with parmesean cheese. Serve over hot pasta with a salad and crusty french bread -- Enjoy!

Kristie Stancel
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use different types of chicken, vegetables, and cheeses to create your own unique dish.


horniazi goods786
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This is one of my favorite recipes to make when I'm short on time. It's so easy to throw together and it always turns out delicious.


Grevon Tyler
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I made this casserole in a slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. I just threw all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning and it was ready for dinner when I got home from work.


Juliana Taylor
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I'm a vegetarian, so I used tofu instead of chicken. It worked out really well! The tofu absorbed the flavors of the pesto sauce and it was delicious.


Jayden Leon
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I accidentally used sun-dried tomatoes instead of fresh tomatoes, but it still turned out great! The sun-dried tomatoes added a nice tangy flavor to the dish.


hiroo121 hiroo12
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This casserole was a little bland for my taste. I think I would add some extra spices next time. Otherwise, it was a good recipe and I would recommend it.


AFGHAN ATAL
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did! The pesto sauce was actually really good, and it paired well with the chicken. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mmakatleho Rampine
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This was a quick and easy recipe to follow. The chicken and pesto sauce came together in no time. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Anisha Tharu
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The pesto sauce was especially popular, and I got several requests for the recipe.


JohnnyNRianna Adkins
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was cooked through but still moist, and the pesto sauce was delicious. I served it over pasta and it was a great weeknight meal.


Bamweyana Omuyaga
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This basil pesto chicken casserole was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the pesto sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


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