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Pesto Chicken

By: Julia Pacheco
Juicy chicken smothered in herby pesto and melty cheese—this Pesto Chicken is a flavor-packed dinner that’s as easy as it is delicious.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • ½ cup basil pesto
  • 1 dash salt and pepper
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Slice the two chicken breasts in half horizontally, this will help the chicken cook quicker and become super tender. Season the chicken with salt and pepper on each side.
  • Grease a 9×13 baking dish add 1/3 cup of pesto all over the bottom of the dish, add the chicken in, brush 2 Tbs more pesto on top of the chicken breasts. Bake for 22 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked.
  • Place a slice of mozzarella cheese over each chicken breast then add the tomatoes in. Broil in your oven for 1-3 minuets or until the cheese is melty. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 522mg | Potassium: 510mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 936IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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1 Comment

  1. Linda says:

    Made this yesterday and I really like it .
    It has amazing flavor and it is in my recipe box for keeps.
    Love your recipes thy all look so good.

    Reply