Pesto Chicken Breast
A quick and flavorful Pesto Chicken Breast that requires minimal effort while delivering a delicious experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste.
- Apply pesto over each chicken breast liberally.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top of the pesto layer.
- Drizzle with olive oil over the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh, high-quality pesto. Avoid overcooking the chicken for optimal tenderness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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