Spinach Pesto Baked Chicken

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    488 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Spinach Pesto Baked Chicken

This Spinach Pesto Baked Chicken is as DELICIOUS as it is EASY! With only one dish and six ingredients, it can be from the fridge to oven in minutes. It is simple enough for a busy weeknight, but pretty enough and tasty enough for company!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast sliced or pounded thin
  • 6 tbsp pesto prepared
  • 2 oz fresh baby spinach
  • 2 roma tomatoes roughly chopped
  • 8 oz quartered artichoke hearts (1 14 oz can, drained)
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded (or Italian cheese blend)
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375˚F. Place chicken flat in the bottom of a baking dish and spread 1-2 tbsp pesto on top of each chicken breast.
  2. Layer spinach on top of the pesto, then place the tomatoes and artichoke hearts on top of the spinach.
  3. Cover the top with mozzarella cheese.
  4. Bake on lower middle rack for 30-45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (165˚F internal temperature.) Serve warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 10oz Calories 488kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 57g (114%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 169mg (56%) Sodium 877mg (37%) Potassium 1013mg (29%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 2865IU (57%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 217mg (22%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 488 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 10oz
Calories 488kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 57g 114%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 169mg 56%
Sodium 877mg 37%
Potassium 1013mg 22%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 2865IU 57%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 217mg 22%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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