Pesto Chicken Casserole with Feta Cheese and Olives Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Pesto Chicken Casserole with Feta Cheese and Olives Recipe

Ingredients

¾ pound skinless

boneless chicken thighs

cut into cubes

¾ pound skinless

boneless chicken breasts

cut into cubes

salt and ground black pepper to taste

3 tablespoons butter

or as needed

1 (8 ounce) package feta cheese

diced

8 tablespoons pitted Kalamata olives

1 clove garlic

minced

1 ⅔ cups heavy cream

1 (3.5 ounce) jar pesto

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Season chicken breasts and thighs with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in the hot butter until golden brown 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a baking dish. Add feta cheese olives and garlic.

Step 4

Mix heavy cream and pesto together in a bowl. Pour over the chicken mixture.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven uncovered until top is golden brown 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Pesto Chicken Casserole with Feta Cheese and Olives Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 705.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 31.1g 62%

Carbohydrates: 8.3g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.8g 3%

Sugars: 1.6g

Fat: 61.2g 94%

Saturated Fat: 29.3g 146%

Cholesterol: 208.7mg 70%

Vitamin A Iu: 1527.6IU 31%

Niacin Equivalents: 11.3mg 87%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 26%

Vitamin C: 1.8mg 3%

Folate: 22.9mcg 6%

Calcium: 380.2mg 38%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 38.2mg 14%

Potassium: 269.1mg 8%

Sodium: 1318.4mg 53%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 550.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.