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Two Ingredient Pesto Baked Chicken Breasts

TWO INGREDIENTS is all you need for this healthy, paleo, low carb, lean protein to enjoy as a main course or to add to salads, pizza, sandwiches, etc.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 249 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup prepared pesto
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together chicken, pesto, salt, and pepper until chicken is thoroughly coated.
  3. Place chicken breasts on prepared baking sheet. Spread extra pesto left in the bowl on each piece.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked.

Notes

  • Traditional pesto usually has Parmesan cheese. To make this paleo/whole30/dairy free, make sure you use a pesto with no cheese.
  • The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 249kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 421mg (18%) Potassium 418mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 659IU (13%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 249

% 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.