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This Oven Baked Pesto Chicken is a satisfying and healthy dish that takes just 5-minutes to prepare. Made with a simple homemade pesto this Baked Chicken is tender, juicy, and full of deep flavor! That\u2019s a super tasty low-carb dinner that you will make again and again.<\/p>\n
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Oven Baked Pesto Chicken <\/em><\/strong>Recipe<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n
If you are looking for easy chicken dinner ideas, this Oven Baked Pesto Chicken is a must-try! This chicken recipe requires just 3 simple ingredients, 5-minutes prep, under 30 minutes of cook time, and only one cooking pan! With this recipe, you will have a healthy chicken dinner you can serve the whole family, and is a great idea for a healthy diet, clean eating, low-carb, keto diet, and weight loss.<\/p>\n
Chicken breast is one of the most macro-friendly meals with lean protein, zero carbs, and low fat. So, when making chicken dinner for a weight loss menu or fitness meal, make sure a recipe is not boring and still has an appropriate dose of calories.<\/p>\n
This Oven Baked Pesto Chicken has all the delicious flavors, comes super juicy, easily fits your macros, and goes really well with almost every side dishes you like.<\/p>\n
Another reason to add this recipe to your weekly dinner menu – it’s simple and easy to make in the oven on your busy weeknights!<\/p>\n
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For the pesto, you can make this chicken with your favorite purchased pesto, but I highly recommend making it with this thick homemade Basil Pesto<\/a>. This Pesto is lower in calories than most of the Internet pesto recipes or store-bought pesto, and it\u2019s so rich in flavor with a nice texture. Plus, you can make this Basil Pesto<\/a> in advance and keep sealed in a freezer for up to 10 months! I tested!<\/p>\n
Why You Will Love This Baked Pesto Chicken<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
it’s a fast and easy go-to for dinner when you’re short of time;<\/li>\n
it\u2019s a really tender, juicy, and flavorful chicken breast;<\/li>\n
this is high in protein and low in carbs healthy meal;<\/li>\n
that\u2019s a perfect chicken recipe for meal prep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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What to Serve with This Pesto Chicken for A Healthy Meal:<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\nSummer Tomato Salad<\/a><\/p>\n
Simply Roasted Vegetables<\/a><\/p>\n
Healthy Mashed Potatoes<\/a><\/p>\n
Grilled Asparagus<\/a><\/p>\n
Healthy Caesar Salad<\/a><\/p>\n
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Serving: <\/strong><\/td>\n Prep time: <\/strong><\/td>\n \u00a0Cook Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n Total Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Ingredients for Oven Baked Pesto Chicken<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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3 -4 large (or ~ 1\u00bd-2 lb) boneless chicken breasts (I had 1.8 lb\/815g)<\/li>\n
\u00bc cup (or 55g) store-bought or homemade basil pesto<\/a><\/li>\n
2-3 Tbsp. lemon juice<\/li>\n
Salt and pepper, to taste $\"Baked$ <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to Make Oven Baked Pesto Chicken<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Place chicken in an ovenproof baking dish. Add the pesto, lemon juice, season with salt and pepper. $\"Baked$ <\/li>\n
Massage the pesto sauce evenly on each chicken breast on both sides.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Optional:<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n
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Let the chicken marinate for about 15 minutes at room temperature (while preheating your oven).<\/em><\/li>\n
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and put it in the fridge if decided to marinate the chicken breast for more than 30 minutes up to overnight. $\"Baked$ <\/em><\/li>\n
Preheat the oven to 425\u00b0F.<\/li>\n
Bake the chicken for about 20 to 25 minutes until it\u2019s no longer pink inside or reaches an internal temperature of 165\u00b0F.<\/li>\n
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest in the baking dish for 7-10 minutes (this lets the chicken absorb some of the juices).<\/li>\n
Serve with pesto cooking liquid if desired and enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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How Many Calories in<\/em><\/strong> Oven Baked Pesto Chicken<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Calories (per 1 serve, 160g): 314 kcal<\/strong><\/th>\n Calories (per 100g ): 196 kcal <\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Fat: 18.3 g<\/td>\n Fat: 11.2 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carbohydrates: 1.4 g<\/td>\n Carbohydrates: 0.8 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Protein: 34.5 g<\/td>\n Protein: 21.5 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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This Oven Baked Pesto Chicken is a satisfying and healthy dish that takes just 5-minutes to prepare. Made with a simple homemade pesto this Baked Chicken is tender, juicy, and full of deep flavor! That\u2019s a super tasty low-carb dinner that you will make again and again.<\/div>\n
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Prep Time <\/span>5<\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cook Time <\/span>20<\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Total Time <\/span>25<\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Course <\/span>Dinner, Main Course, Supper<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Servings <\/span>4<\/span> servings<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Calories <\/span>314<\/span> kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Ingredients
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3 -4<\/span> large boneless chicken breasts<\/span> or ~ 1\u00bd-2 lb (I had 1.8 lb\/815g)<\/span><\/li>
\u00bc<\/span> cup<\/span> or 55g store-bought or homemade basil pesto<\/span><\/li>
2-3<\/span> Tbsp.<\/span> lemon juice<\/span><\/li>
Salt and pepper<\/span> to taste<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n
Instructions
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Place chicken in an ovenproof baking dish. Add the pesto, lemon juice, season with salt and pepper.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
Massage the pesto sauce evenly on each chicken breast on both sides.<\/div><\/li>
Optional: 1. Let the chicken marinate for about 15 minutes at room temperature (while preheating your oven).<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/li>
2. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and put it in the fridge if decided to marinate the chicken breast for more than 30 minutes up to overnight.<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/li>
Preheat the oven to 425\u00b0F.<\/div><\/li>
Bake the chicken for about 20 to 25 minutes until it\u2019s no longer pink inside or reaches an internal temperature of 165\u00b0F.<\/div><\/li>
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest in the baking dish for 7-10 minutes (this lets the chicken absorb some of the juices).<\/div><\/li>
Serve with pesto cooking liquid if desired and enjoy!<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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How Many Calories in Oven Baked Pesto Chicken<\/strong><\/span>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Calories (per 1 serve, 160g): 314 kcal<\/strong><\/th>\n Calories (per 100g ): 196 kcal <\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Fat: 18.3 g<\/td>\n Fat: 11.2 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carbohydrates: 1.4 g<\/td>\n Carbohydrates: 0.8 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Protein: 34.5 g<\/td>\n Protein: 21.5 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Why You Will Love This Baked Pesto Chicken<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\nit’s a fast and easy go-to for dinner when you’re short of time;<\/li>\nit\u2019s a really tender, juicy, and flavorful chicken breast;<\/li>\nthis is high in protein and low in carbs healthy meal;<\/li>\n