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"No Work" Italian Baked Chicken

This no work Italian baked chicken is fast, healthy and super easy to put together. Perfect for busy weeknights!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 197 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 3-5 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs.) (can substitute with about 8 chicken thighs)
  • ¼ cup pesto sauce
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons white wine or can substitute with chicken broth
  • 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes (NOT drained)
  • 4 cloves of garlic peeled and whole
  • 4-6 fresh basil leaves
  • 2 sprigs fresh oregano
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Additional fresh herbs for garnish
  • Optional: cooked pasta for serving

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425F (220C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together pesto, Dijon mustard, vinegar, and wine (or chicken broth). Stir in diced tomatoes, including juices.
  3. Place chicken in a large baking dish (about 9-inch by 13-inch) that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken with a little bit of salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. Pour sauce over chicken and toss to make sure that each piece of chicken is well coated. Place garlic cloves and fresh herbs in the dish (tucked alongside the chicken).
  5. Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes, or until meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F. Remove garlic cloves and herb sprigs before serving, and be sure to spoon plenty of the delicious pan sauce over the chicken!

Notes

  • If you're unsure if the chicken is cooked test with a meat thermometer and make sure it reaches 165F.
  • You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
  • You can prep the chicken in advance and keep it in the fridge until you are ready to bake.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge or frozen.

Nutrition Information

Calories 197kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 353mg (15%) Potassium 569mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 350IU (7%) Vitamin C 9.1mg (10%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 197

% Daily Value*

Calories 197kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 353mg 15%
Potassium 569mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 350IU 7%
Vitamin C 9.1mg 10%
Calcium 58mg 6%
Iron 1.6mg 9%

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