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Pesto Chicken with tomatoes and cheese
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5 from 3 votes

Chicken Pesto

For a tasty entree that's super easy to make, try this chicken pesto recipe made with fresh tomatoes, cheese, and plenty of fresh basil.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time27 minutes
Total Time37 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Easy Low Carb

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 5-6 oz each
  • ½ cup pesto
  • 2 Roma tomatoes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped 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.
  • While the chicken is baking, dice tomatoes. In a small bowl season tomatoes with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  • Top chicken with cheese. Broil 2-3 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and melted.
  • Sprinkle with diced tomatoes and fresh basil before serving.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to check if your chicken is done. Insert the probe into the thickest part of the breast; it should read 165°F. 

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 495mg | Potassium: 707mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 994IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg