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Easy Low Carb Pesto Chicken
Pesto Chicken is a fun way to bake chicken thighs or breasts. They are topped with pesto, tomatoes, and mozzarella, then baked until lightly golden brown and bubbly.
Prep Time
10
minutes
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Cook Time
27
minutes
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Total Time
37
minutes
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Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
4
Author:
Holly
Equipment
Baking Dish
Instant Read Thermometer
Ingredients
4
chicken breast halves
5-6 oz each
½
cup
pesto
2
Roma tomatoes
1/2" slices
4
slices
mozzarella cheese
2
tablespoons
fresh basil
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Toss chicken with pesto and place in a shallow baking dish. Bake 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F.
Top chicken with tomato slices and cheese. Broil 2-3 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and melted.
Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve.
Nutrition
Calories:
340
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
4
g
|
Protein:
32
g
|
Fat:
21
g
|
Saturated Fat:
6
g
|
Cholesterol:
97
mg
|
Sodium:
600
mg
|
Potassium:
513
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
1160
IU
|
Vitamin C:
5.6
mg
|
Calcium:
202
mg
|
Iron:
0.8
mg