This is a comforting casserole which requires just a few ingredients and in less than an hour dinner will be ready. For little ones, it's best to chop the tenders into bite-sized pieces.
Preparation Time
5 mins
Cooking Time
45 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Calories
443 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
Step 3
Mix 1 1/2 cups water together with rice, seasoning packets, and 2 tablespoons pesto. Pour mixture into the casserole dish.
Step 4
Toss chicken tenders with remaining pesto in a shallow dish. Place chicken on top of the rice.
Step 5
Mix remaining water with Alfredo sauce. Remove dish from the oven and pour Alfredo sauce over the chicken, stirring to combine. Top with Parmesan cheese and bake until cheese melts, about 15 minutes more. Serve immediately.
Ingredients
cooking spray
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 ¾ cups water, divided
½ cup Alfredo sauce
1 pound chicken tenderloins, tendons removed
1 (6.9 ounce) package chicken-flavored rice and vermicelli mix
