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chicken pesto bake

Chicken Pesto Bake Recipe

Calories219 kcal
Carbohydrates4 g
Fat10 g
Protein28 g
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup prepared pesto sauce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes - (sliced)
  • ½ cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese - (shredded)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper, and mist with cooking spray.
  • Butterfly or slice chicken breasts to create 4 thin cutlets. Season each piece with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon pesto sauce evenly onto each piece of chicken, and spread. Place in oven, and roast until chicken is cooked through, about 15-18 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, and top each piece of chicken evenly with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Return to oven and cook until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Notes

The entire recipe makes 4 servings
The serving size is 1 piece of chicken
 

Nutrition

Calories: 219 kcal (11%)Carbohydrates: 4 g (1%)Protein: 28 g (56%)Fat: 10 g (15%)Saturated Fat: 2.9 g (18%)Cholesterol: 70 mg (23%)Sodium: 302 mg (13%)Potassium: 106 mg (3%)Fiber: 0.8 g (3%)Sugar: 1.7 g (2%)Calcium: 90 mg (9%)Iron: 1.1 mg (6%)