Nut-Free Pesto Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this flavor-packed Nut-Free Pesto Chicken recipe! Perfect for anyone with nut allergies, this dish features a vibrant homemade pesto made with fresh basil, zesty lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and garlic—no pine nuts required. Juicy chicken breasts are stuffed with this nut-free pesto, topped with melty mozzarella, and baked alongside sweet, blistered cherry tomatoes for a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy and satisfying meal is perfect for busy families looking for a healthy, nut-free twist on classic pesto chicken. Serve it with a side of roasted vegetables or a crisp green salad for a complete, crowd-pleasing dinner.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, sliced
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
In a food processor, combine basil leaves, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3
Pulse the ingredients while gradually streaming in the olive oil until smooth to create the nut-free pesto.
Step 4
Slice a pocket into each chicken breast piece without cutting all the way through.
Step 5
Stuff each chicken breast with 2 tablespoons of the nut-free pesto.
Step 6
Secure the pocket with toothpicks if needed to keep the pesto inside.
Step 7
Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish.
Step 8
Surround the chicken in the baking dish with cherry tomatoes.
Step 9
Spoon any leftover pesto over the top of the chicken breasts.
Step 10
Cover the top with sliced mozzarella cheese.
Step 11
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 12
Remove from the oven, let rest for a few minutes, then serve hot with the roasted cherry tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1310.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3091.8 |
| Total Fat 200.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 66.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 10.6g | |
| Cholesterol 800.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3885.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 21.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.2g | |
| Protein 284.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1815.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 727.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories