Baked Pesto Chicken

Reviews: (42)

Rated:

This elegant and classic presentation of Baked Pesto Chicken is excellent for entertaining or other special occasions. Easy and tasty too!

Estimated Times

Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Serving Per Recipe: 4 Nutritional Info

4 (about 1 1/4 pounds total) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

1/2 cup BUITONI Refrigerated All Natural Pesto with Basil

2 plum tomatoes, sliced (optional)

3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

PREHEAT oven to 400° F. Line baking sheet with heavy-duty foil.

PLACE chicken and pesto in medium bowl; toss to coat. Place chicken on prepared baking sheet.

BAKE for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Remove from oven; top with tomatoes and cheese. Bake for an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Lisa Katzmire from Newark, DE
January 21, 2011

A keeper

Our family loves this dish and my husband is a picky eater. He thinks a lot of chicken dishes are dull, but not this one. Nice and flavorful, easy to prepare and good for you.

Ashleigh from Michigan
August 21, 2009

Awesome!

I love this recipe. I make it all the time!

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Calories		370
Calories from Fat		180

Total Fat 20g		31%
	Saturated Fat 6g	28%
Cholesterol 105mg		35%
Sodium 470mg		20%
Carbohydrates 4g		1%
	Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
	Sugars 2g
Protein 42g
Vitamin A		20%
Vitamin C		35%
Calcium		25%
Iron		10%