Baked Pesto Chicken Breast
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
333 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Pesto Chicken Breast
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Baked chicken breasts made with flavorful pesto sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and fresh veggies. Simple, tasty, and juicy chicken dish that's ready in
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tbsp pesto sauce divided
- 2 medium zucchini chopped
- 3 -4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 yellow bell pepper diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Rub each with half of the pesto sauce.
- Preheat an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken for about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl stir the zucchini, tomatoes, bell pepper, garlic, oil, salt and pepper.
- Add the coated veggies to the skillet next to the seared chicken.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 175F.
- Baste the chicken and veggies with the remaining pesto sauce and sprinkle with the mozzarella.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches the safe internal temp of 165°F.
- Don't move the chicken too much when searing. Let it get a nice golden crust before flipping.
- If you don't have an oven-safe skillet, just transfer it to a baking dish before moving it to the oven.
- Let the baked chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to reabsorb back into the meat.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
333kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
1041mg
(43%)
Potassium
840mg
(24%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
963IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
82mg
(91%)
Calcium
195mg
(20%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 333kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1041mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 840mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 963IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 82mg | 91% |
| Calcium | 195mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3 reviews
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