If you are looking for a low carb dinner that's easy to make and full of flavor, then this pesto chicken is for you! Ready to serve in less than 30 minutes, it's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Preheat oven to 400 F and place 4 chicken fillets in a baking dish (you can also use baking sheet lined with parchment paper)
Season each side of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Brush the top of the chicken fillets with pesto sauce (about 1 Tbsp for each chicken breast). Add cherry tomatoes to the baking dish.
Bake pesto chicken & tomatoes at 400 F for about 20-25 minutes, or until the meat thermometer reads 165 F.
Remove from oven, sprinkle some pine nuts over the chicken. Serve warm with your favorite side or salad.
NOTES
Don't overcook it. Be careful not to overcook the chicken. If you have a meat thermometer, that's the best way to perfectly cook chicken. It should register at 165F.
The chicken should be at room temperature before placing it in the oven so that it cooks evenly. I like to take the chicken out of the fridge 30 minutes before I plan to cook it.
Let it rest. Let the chicken rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving so that the juices redistribute.
NUTRITION
Nutrition Facts
Pesto Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 74mg25%
Sodium 290mg12%
Potassium 642mg18%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 28g56%
Vitamin A 624IU12%
Vitamin C 14mg17%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
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