Description
Pesto Chicken is an easy chicken recipe that needs only 4 ingredients and 5 minutes before it’s ready for the oven. Juicy breaded chicken is smothered with basil pesto and baked with melty cheese, perfect for serving as-is or over pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, pounded 1/2 inch (6–8 pieces)
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 (5-6 ounce) jar pesto
- 2– 3 ounces sliced provolone or mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C. Lightly coat a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Coat each chicken breast in breadcrumbs lightly and place into the prepared pan. Spread the pesto sauce on top of the chicken and then top with the sliced Provolone.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is cooked and the cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately over pasta or a salad.
Notes
Store airtight in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 381
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 613.5 mg
- Fat: 18.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16.9 g
- Protein: 34.7 g
- Cholesterol: 92.7 mg
