Pesto Chicken
Pesto makes this baked chicken a flavorful but easy meal. You can use a jar of pesto for quicker prep, but homemade pesto is quick and easy to make and is worth the few minutes of effort.
Servings per Recipe: 6 servings
Calories per Serving: 345
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Ingredients
- 1-½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 6 pieces
- 1 recipe homemade pesto, or 10 oz. jar pesto
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded, for garnish
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated, for garnish
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread a small amount of pesto sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Lay chicken in the baking dish and pour the remaining pesto over the chicken.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Remove foil and sprinkle with cheeses and bake for 5 minutes more or until cheese is melted.
Notes
Pesto freezes well, so you may want to double the recipe and freeze a portion for future use.
Nutrition
Calories: 345cal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 30g | Sodium: 362mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
