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I love pesto. So I was really excited to try this recipe out. I can’t even describe how this basil pesto added such amazing flavor to this chicken. I feel like this is something I would have ordered at a nice restaurant but was able to make it at home. This was absolutely fantastic! It will definitely not disappoint.

4 pieces of chicken pesto chicken topped with 4 tomato slices each and covered with white melted cheese on top. Green garnish lays beside the chicken.

Rating: 5 stars ย Difficulty of Recipe: 3 stars
Review: This was my first time making pesto and it turned out fantastic! The chicken was perfect and moist and had tons of flavor. I will definitely make this again!

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Skinny Chicken Pesto Bake

By: Alyssa Rivers
I feel like this is something I would have ordered at a nice restaurant but was able to make it at home. This was absolutely fantastic! It will definitely not disappoint.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients 

Basil Pesto:

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • To a food processor, add the basil, garlic, parmesan, and salt and pepper, and pulse, slowly adding the olive oil until you have a smooth pesto. Set aside.
  • Slice the chicken breast horizontally to create four thinner cutlets, pat dry with paper towels, and season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Lay chicken on the foil, and spread 1 tablespoon of basil pesto on each chicken. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the chicken temps out to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Remove from oven and top with tomatoes, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese, and bake for another 3-5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  • Remove from the oven and serve fresh.

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 426mgPotassium: 453mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 650IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 216mgIron: 1mg

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

Additional Info

Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian American
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About Alyssa Rivers

Alyssa Rivers is the author of 'The Tried and True Cookbook', a professional food photographer and experienced recipe-developer. Having a passion for cooking, her tried and true recipes have been featured on Good Morning America, Today Food, Buzzfeed and more.

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  1. Hi Alyssa, It was such a pleasure to meet you & visit at BYB. Your blog looks so great. I’m happy to be following on Google+ & I’m looking forward to trying some of your recipes.

    Warmly, Michelle – Faith, Trust & Pixie Dust
    PS – I blogged about you today!