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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 341 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 1/2 cup refrigerated basil pesto
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 3 plum tomatoes sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- 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.
- 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!
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.