LAZY PESTO CHICKEN AND RICE

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I created this one night when I was looking for a lot of flavor, but wanted something really quick to put together. On my plate, I melt mozzarella cheese on it. I love cheese, but the rest of my family isn't into it.

Provided by StephPage

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
2 cups uncooked white rice
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
2 cups milk
4 light garlic and herb cheese wedges (such as The Laughing Cow®)
2 cups chicken broth
5 tablespoons basil pesto
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Spread rice in the bottom of the baking pan. Layer chicken on top.
  • Mix cream of chicken soup, milk, and cheese wedges together in a bowl until smooth. Stir in chicken broth and pesto. Pour over chicken and rice. Cover baking pan tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven carefully; stir. Replace aluminum foil cover. Continue baking until rice is tender, about 15 minutes more. Remove from oven; uncover and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Broil until Parmesan cheese is melted and browned, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 44.7 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 892.1 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out great. I highly recommend it.


Bobita Bobi
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a delicious and satisfying meal.


Wasntha Kumari
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This is a great recipe for busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and the whole family loves it.


Jaam Amir Jaam
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the rice is cooked perfectly.


Lucianna Aragon
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This is my new go-to recipe for chicken and rice. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Rupesh Sapkota
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The chicken and rice were cooked perfectly, and the pesto sauce was amazing.


Avram Ruxandra
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of chicken and rice, and it always turns out great.


Ar jan Ar jan
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and the whole family loved it.


Storee Canham
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The pesto sauce was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Hassnain Ahmad
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I love how easy this recipe was to follow. I was able to get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. The leftovers were just as good the next day.


Total GamePlay HD
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This lazy pesto chicken and rice dish was a total hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. The pesto sauce added a delicious and creamy touch. I will definitely be making this again.