Chicken pesto and rice bake

Chicken pesto and rice bake

meal · Serves 4 · 1h 12m total · ↑ Protein

Inspired by @adamhoad_coaching · Watch on IG ↗

590 kcal38 g protein53 g carbs25 g fat

A simple one-dish bake combining chicken breast, rice, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes simmered in chicken stock, topped with parmesan and cream cheese for a creamy, high-protein meal.

Cook timeline

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Chop broccoli and chicken
Preheat oven to 375°F
Combine and mix in dish
Top with cheese
Bake covered 45 minutes
Uncover and crisp cheese
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Equipment

Steps

1h 12m
  1. 1. Preheat oven to 375°F1m + 10m
  2. 2. Chop broccoli and chicken7m
    450 g chicken breast · 200 g broccoli
  3. 3. Combine and mix in dish4m
    200 g rice · 80 g green pesto · 300 g cherry tomatoes · 400 ml chicken stock · 1 salt and pepper
  4. 4. Top with cheese2m
    100 g parmesan · 80 g light cream cheese
  5. 5. Bake covered 45 minutes2m + 45m
  6. 6. Uncover and crisp cheese2m + 5m