A flavorful chicken dish made with vibrant pesto sauce that is perfect for any meal.
A flavorful chicken dish made with vibrant pesto sauce that is perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts Boneless and skinless
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce Homemade or store-bought
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes Halved
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese Grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil Extra virgin
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and spread the pesto sauce evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes around the chicken in the skillet.
- Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese on top of the chicken.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the pesto chicken with the roasted cherry tomatoes and your choice of side dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 8mg
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This sounds fancy but it’s pretty simple. I’m not a cook but I can do this!
Fancy? I don’t know, just looks like fancy chicken to me. But hey, if you say it’s easy, I might just give it a shot.
I totally agree! It looks gourmet but seems easy enough for anyone to try. Can’t wait to make this!
This was delicious! The pesto gave the chicken a great flavor. Will make again!
I totally agree! The pesto really adds something special. I’m glad you liked it!
Yea but chicken can be dry if you overcook it. Just saying! I’m gonna try it tho.
My kids loved it, but honestly I couldn’t taste the pesto. Was it supposed to be stronger?
I used store-bought pesto and added some garlic. Also forgot the cheese. Still good!
Easy and yummy recipe! I’ll definitely share with my mom.
It was okay, but I think I overcooked the chicken. Next time I’ll watch it closer.
How many chicken breasts does this make? I might need more, lol!
I dunno, mine came out dry. I followed the recipe to the letter but maybe I cooked it too long? What did I do wrong?
Sounds like you might have overcooked it, maybe just check the oven next time. Cooking times can vary!
Pesto chicken? More like ‘what did I just eat?’… Not for me. Sorry, but no.
Wow, really? I think it tastes great! What did you do differently? Maybe you just don’t like pesto?
I actually love pesto chicken! It’s one of my favorites. Maybe you just didn’t make it right? 🤷♀️
Chicken and tomatoes are a classic combo! So easy to follow, thanks!
This was amazing! The pesto really made a difference, and it was so easy to follow. Will definitely make again!
I substituted basil with spinach for the pesto. Turned out great!
Sounds like a delicious substitution! Spinach is a nice twist. I gotta try that!
I don’t know about using spinach instead of basil. Isn’t pesto supposed to taste a certain way?
So good! I added some garlic and was not disappointed. My kids loved it too! 👏
Do you think I can use marinara sauce instead of pesto? Not really a fan of pesto…
Pesto chicken? More like ‘chicken drowned in green sauce’ 😂