Baked Pesto Chicken Recipe

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5.0

57 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    341 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Baked Pesto Chicken Recipe

This Baked Pesto Chicken takes just minutes to prep, is simple, tasty, and the perfect meal to add to your dinner rotation.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 cup refrigerated basil pesto
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 3 plum tomatoes sliced (optional)
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with foil with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, toss chicken with pesto to coat. Place chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes or until cooked through.
  3. Remove from oven and top with tomatoes and cheese. Bake for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Serve warm and ENJOY!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 341kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 598mg (25%) Potassium 549mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1235IU (25%) Vitamin C 7.8mg (9%) Calcium 202mg (20%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 341 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 341kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 598mg 25%
Potassium 549mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1235IU 25%
Vitamin C 7.8mg 9%
Calcium 202mg 20%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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