Two Ingredient Pesto Baked Chicken Breasts
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
249 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Two Ingredient Pesto Baked Chicken Breasts
Description
Two Ingredient Pesto Baked Chicken Breasts involve coating chicken breasts with prepared pesto sauce that typically contains basil, garlic, and olive oil, along with salt and pepper seasoning. The chicken is mixed with the pesto so it is well coated, then placed on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Additional pesto from the bowl is spread over the chicken before baking.
Baking takes place at 375°F for 30 minutes until the chicken breasts are cooked through. The pesto keeps the chicken moist while imparting herbaceous flavor and aroma. This simple method requires minimal preparation and highlights the pesto sauce as the primary seasoning component.
To maintain a dairy-free or paleo version, selecting pesto without Parmesan cheese is recommended, as many prepared pestos contain cheese. The recipe notes also caution to adjust sodium according to taste. This baked chicken is easily served alongside vegetables, grains, or salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce prepared
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together chicken, pesto, salt, and pepper until chicken is thoroughly coated.
- Place chicken breasts on prepared baking sheet. Spread extra pesto left in the bowl on each piece.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked.
Notes
- Use pesto without Parmesan cheese to keep this dish paleo, Whole30, or dairy-free compliant.
- Adjust salt and pepper seasoning to taste, as sodium content is not included in nutrition estimates.
- Line the baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup after baking chicken.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 421mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 418mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 659IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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