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cheesy pesto chicken bake with squash on a white casserole dish
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Cheesy Pesto Chicken Bake With Squash

Cheesy pesto chicken bake with squash lets you enjoy all the favorites of pesto chicken - no noodles needed! Featuring tons of flavor from pesto and a blend of spices and cheese, this dish will get everyone to eat their veggies happily.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Casserole, Chicken, Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Servings: 4
Calories: 540kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts trimmed of fat, and diced into chunks
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 medium zucchini chopped
  • 1 medium yellow squash chopped
  • 1 medium white onion diced
  • 1/2 cup pesto sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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Instructions

  • Lightly spray a 9x13" casserole dish with non stick cooking spray.
  • Add the chicken to the dish, in an even layer, and season it liberally with salt & pepper. Sprinkle the garlic powder & smoked paprika evenly out over the chicken.
    2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt & pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • Evenly spread the chopped veggies out over the seasoned chicken.
    1 medium zucchini, 1 medium yellow squash, 1 medium white onion
  • Spoon the pesto sauce out over the veggies in dollops.
    1/2 cup pesto sauce
  • Sprinkle both cheeses evenly out over the casserole dish.
    1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Bake the dish at 375° for 45 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown, veggies roasted, and the chicken is cooked through.
  • Carefully remove the dish from the oven, and let it rest for 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve & enjoy!

Notes

  • Use the cooking spray! While it doesn't change the taste of the recipe, it does make clean up so much easier. Trust me, you'll thank me later.
  • Baking this on the middle rack of the oven will yield the best results.
  • The chicken is cooked through when it reads 165 degrees on a meat thermometer.
  • You could use other seasonings if you'd like as well. Lemon pepper and an Italian blend would both be delicious.

Nutrition

Calories: 540kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 62g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 178mg | Sodium: 935mg | Potassium: 1176mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1238IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 373mg | Iron: 2mg