Description
A comforting baked dish made with tender chicken, creamy pesto rice, and melted cheese, all cooked together for a rich and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups raw chicken pieces, cut into bite size
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the uncooked rice, raw chicken pieces, pesto sauce, minced garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly and the rice is tender.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Use warm broth to help the rice cook evenly.
- Let the dish rest after baking for the best texture.
- Add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: creamy pesto chicken rice bake, chicken rice casserole, pesto chicken bake, creamy chicken rice, baked rice dish