Pesto Chicken

A flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring chicken breasts coated in fresh basil pesto, baked to perfection.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Chicken

4 pieces chicken breasts boneless and skinless

Pesto Sauce

1 cup fresh basil pesto store-bought or homemade

Cheese

1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

Seasoning

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Method

Prepare the Chicken

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

Coat with Pesto

Spread the basil pesto evenly over the top of each chicken breast.

Bake

Place the chicken in a baking dish and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.

Serve

Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Serve with a side of vegetables or pasta for a complete meal.

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