Pesto Chicken
Savor the delicious flavors of this Pesto Chicken. This simple recipe includes tender chicken breasts, savory pesto sauce, and a crispy bread crumb topping.
Servings: 2
Calories: 598kcal
Equipment
- Conventional Oven
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup pesto
Bread Crumb Topping
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400. Place chicken on a cutting board and cover with a sheet of parchment paper. Pound with a mallet or rolling pin until the pieces are about the same thickness all around. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning on both sides.
- Transfer chicken to a baking sheet or large baking dish. Spread a layer of pesto on each chicken breast.
- Add all bread crumb topping ingredients to a small bowl and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle the topping over each chicken breast.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- Let rest for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Nutrition facts do not include pasta.
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts if you prefer dark meat.
- Use store-bought pesto or use our recipe for Homemade Pesto.
- Substitute pasta for zucchini noodles for a low carb dinner.
Nutrition
Calories: 598kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 188mg | Sodium: 2134mg | Potassium: 931mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1190IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 3mg