Oven Baked Pesto Chicken
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’s a super tasty low-carb dinner that you will make again and again.
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Dinner, Main Course, Supper
Servings 4 servings
Calories 314 kcal
- 3 -4 large boneless chicken breasts or ~ 1½-2 lb (I had 1.8 lb/815g)
- ¼ cup or 55g store-bought or homemade basil pesto
- 2-3 Tbsp. lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Place chicken in an ovenproof baking dish. Add the pesto, lemon juice, season with salt and pepper.
Massage the pesto sauce evenly on each chicken breast on both sides.
Optional: 1. Let the chicken marinate for about 15 minutes at room temperature (while preheating your oven).
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.
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Bake the chicken for about 20 to 25 minutes until it’s no longer pink inside or reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
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).
Serve with pesto cooking liquid if desired and enjoy!
How Many Calories in Oven Baked Pesto Chicken
Calories (per 1 serve, 160g): 314 kcal |
Calories (per 100g ): 196 kcal |
Fat: 18.3 g |
Fat: 11.2 g |
Carbohydrates: 1.4 g |
Carbohydrates: 0.8 g |
Protein: 34.5 g |
Protein: 21.5 g |
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