Basil Pesto Chicken Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (pounded about 1/4 inch thick )
1 cup pesto sauce ( i use flat iron steaks
1 large tomato , seeded divided in fourths
1 (8 oz) package mushrooms, cleaned , sliced divided in fourths
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded , divided in fourths (or more)
2 tsp italian seasoning, divided in fourths
1 pinch red pepper flakes , divided in fourths
1 onion, sliced, quartered , divided in fourths
1 (15 oz) jar spicy red pepper pasta sauce
corkscrew macaroni , cooked according to directions

Directions:

Spray a small 11x7 in pan with pam - preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spread 1/4 cup of pesto sauce all over each chicken breast, add tomato, mushrooms, cheese, italian seasoning, sprinkle of red pepper flakes and onion. Roll each chicken breast and secure with toothpicks. Place chicken in pan and cover with pasta sauce - cover with foil and bake until juices run clear - about 30-45 minutes depending on the size of your chicken breast - bake another 5 mins with the foil removed - may sprinkle with parmesean cheese. Serve over hot pasta with a salad and crusty french bread - Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	631.22 Kcal (2643 kJ)
Calories from fat	334.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	37.12g	57%
Cholesterol	168.35mg	56%
Sodium	1413.21mg	59%
Potassium	985.6mg	21%
Total Carbs	9.84g	3%
Sugars	4.31g	17%
Dietary Fiber	2.97g	12%
Protein	67.95g	136%
Vitamin C	12.7mg	21%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	644.3mg	64%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	152.8 Kcal (640 kJ)
Calories from fat	80.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.98g	57%
Cholesterol	40.75mg	56%
Sodium	342.1mg	59%
Potassium	238.59mg	21%
Total Carbs	2.38g	3%
Sugars	1.04g	17%
Dietary Fiber	0.72g	12%
Protein	16.45g	136%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	21%
Calcium	156mg	64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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