Chicken Pesto Bake

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4.9

168 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 Servings

  • Calories

    205 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Chicken Pesto Bake

This easy Baked Pesto Chicken is a fast chicken dish made with skinless chicken breasts, pesto, tomatoes, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. You can make this in the oven, or make it outside on the grill!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 16 oz total boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste
  • 4 teaspoons Skinny Basil Pesto
  • 1 medium tomatoes (sliced thin)
  • 6 tbsp 1.5 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
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Instructions

  1. Wash chicken and dry with a paper towel. Slice chicken breast horizontally to create 4 thinner cutlets. Season lightly with salt and fresh pepper.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line baking sheet with foil or parchment if desired for easy clean-up.
  3. Place the chicken on prepared baking sheet. Spread about 1 teaspoon of pesto over each piece of chicken.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Remove from oven; top with tomatoes, mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Bake for an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  5. To Grill: Grill chicken over medium flame on both sides until cooked through in the center.  Lower flame, top chicken with pesto, tomatoes and cheese, and close grill until cheese melts.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1piece chicken Calories 205kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 2.5g (1%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 8.5g (13%) Saturated Fat 2.5g (13%) Cholesterol 90.5mg (30%) Sodium 171.5mg (7%) Fiber 0.5g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 205 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1piece chicken
Calories 205kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 2.5g 1%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 8.5g 13%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Cholesterol 90.5mg 30%
Sodium 171.5mg 7%
Fiber 0.5g 2%

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

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