Baked Pesto Chicken Recipe
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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
522 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Baked Pesto Chicken Recipe
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Baked Pesto Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dinner that combines juicy chicken with flavorful basil pesto and gooey cheese. With just a few simple ingredients, it's the perfect meal to impress your taste buds and satisfy your hunger!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup prepared pesto
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken cutlets
- cooking spray
- 2 pints grape tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- pinch of kosher salt
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- fresh basil for garnish
- balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
- Spray 11”x7" casserole dish with cooking spray
- Coat chicken with pesto on both sides
- Add tomatoes, olive oil, and a pinch of salt to the casserole dish and mix to combine
- Place pesto coated chicken in single layer on top of tomatoes
- Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil, or a lid
- Bake 25-30 minutes (cook time will vary depending on thickness of chicken)
- Remove the casserole from the oven and remove foil. Check chicken for doneness. Chicken should be 150 degrees F in the thickest part when tested with an instant read thermometer. If chicken isn't ready, cover the dish with foil and place back in the oven until cooked through.
- When chicken is cooked through, remove foil and top chicken with shredded mozzarella. Put the dish back in the oven and bake until the cheese is melted - about 5 minutes.
- Garnish with basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze
- Serve with pasta noodles or a salad and enjoy!
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Notes
- Use a meat thermometer: To ensure that the chicken is cooked to perfection, use a meat thermometer to check its internal temperature. The chicken should be cooked to 150°F for safe consumption.
- Halve the chicken: If your chicken breasts are thicker than 1/2 inch, consider slicing them in half lengthwise through the middle to an even thickness before cooking. This will help the chicken to cook more evenly and prevent it from drying out. Alternately, pound them to an even thickness before cooking.
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients like homemade pesto, basil, and grape tomatoes will maximize the flavor of this dish much more than using canned or pre-packaged alternatives.
- Customize the recipe: Feel free to adjust the amount of pesto, cheese, and other ingredients to suit your taste preferences. Don't be afraid to experiment and add your own twist to the recipe.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
522kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
119mg
(40%)
Sodium
784mg
(33%)
Potassium
1023mg
(29%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
3008IU
(60%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
362mg
(36%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 522 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 522kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 784mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 1023mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 3008IU | 60% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 362mg | 36% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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