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chicken pesto recipes

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A simple and tasty chicken pesto dish that combines tender chicken with flavorful pesto sauce.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 chicken fillets
  • 1/2 cup pesto sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season the chicken fillets with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Sear the chicken fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  5. Spread pesto sauce over the chicken.
  6. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  9. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Serve with pasta or a side salad.
  • You can use store-bought or homemade pesto.
  • Adjust cooking time depending on chicken thickness.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken fillet
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

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