Pesto Chicken
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5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
598 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Pesto Chicken
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Savor the delicious flavors of this Pesto Chicken. This simple recipe includes tender chicken breasts, savory pesto sauce, and a crispy bread crumb topping.
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Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup pesto
Bread Crumb Topping
- 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400. Place chicken on a cutting board and cover with a sheet of parchment paper. Pound with a mallet or rolling pin until the pieces are about the same thickness all around. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning on both sides.
- Transfer chicken to a baking sheet or large baking dish. Spread a layer of pesto on each chicken breast.
- Add all bread crumb topping ingredients to a small bowl and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle the topping over each chicken breast.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- Let rest for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Nutrition facts do not include pasta.
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts if you prefer dark meat.
- Use store-bought pesto or use our recipe for Homemade Pesto.
- Substitute pasta for zucchini noodles for a low carb dinner.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
598kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
56g
(112%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
188mg
(63%)
Sodium
2134mg
(89%)
Potassium
931mg
(27%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1190IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
240mg
(24%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 598 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 598kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 56g | 112% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 188mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 2134mg | 89% |
| Potassium | 931mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1190IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 240mg | 24% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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24 reviews
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