Flavorful Pesto Chicken
Succulent chicken breasts infused with vibrant basil pesto, roasted with cherry tomatoes for a delightful and easy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 700g)
- 1/2 cup basil pesto (about 120ml)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (about 300g), halved
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Parmesan cheese, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels.
- Lightly sprinkle salt and freshly cracked black pepper on both sides of each chicken breast.
- Evenly coat the top of each chicken breast with about 2 tablespoons of basil pesto.
- Place the pesto-coated chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes around and on top of the chicken.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle minced garlic over the tomatoes and chicken.
- Roast in the oven for 20–25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the tomatoes are soft.
- Remove from oven and squeeze lemon juice over the chicken and tomatoes.
- Optionally, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil before serving.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the pesto for 30 minutes before baking. Use high-quality olive oil and feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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