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Pesto Chicken

Juicy chicken breasts coated with a flavorful basil pesto sauce, baked to perfection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Pesto Sauce
  • 1 cup basil pesto store-bought or homemade
Cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded for topping
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Add Pesto
  1. Spread basil pesto evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
Bake
  1. Place the chicken in a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  2. In the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 40gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

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

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