Chicken Pesto

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and flavorful Chicken Pesto recipe! Juicy, golden-browned chicken breasts are smothered in rich basil pesto, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and baked to perfection alongside sweet, blistered cherry tomatoes. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-skillet recipe is a breeze to prepare and bursting with Italian-inspired flavors. Garnished with fragrant fresh basil, it’s a stunning yet simple dish that’s perfect for the whole family. Serve it with pasta, crusty bread, or a crisp side salad for a complete meal that’s both wholesome and irresistible. With keywords like "basil pesto," "one-skillet chicken," and "easy weeknight dinner," this recipe is your go-to solution for quick, delicious dinners!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup basil pesto
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
• 0.25 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

In an oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Sear the chicken breasts in the hot skillet for about 3-4 minutes per side, until they are golden brown. Remove the skillet from heat.

Step 5

Spread the basil pesto evenly over the top of each chicken breast.

Step 6

Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet around the chicken breasts.

Step 7

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 8

Remove the skillet from the oven and sprinkle the freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken.

Step 9

Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1063.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2243.2

Total Fat 122.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 668.1mg	0%
Sodium 4564.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 18.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g	0%
Total Sugars 9.7g
Protein 253.5g	0%

Vitamin D 58.6IU	0%
Calcium 1196.5mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 2829.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.3%

Protein: 46.3%

Carbs: 3.4%