Spinach Pesto Chicken Breasts

Pesto Chicken

Spinach Pesto Chicken Breasts

Spinach Pesto Chicken Breasts
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    55 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    554

Elevate your weeknight dinner with these succulent chicken breasts, blanketed in a vibrant spinach pesto and finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan. It's a delicious and easy way to sneak in some extra greens!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    1 g
  • Cholesterol
    69 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    27 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    169 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 0 mins In a bowl, thoroughly combine the finely chopped spinach and basil pesto until well mixed.

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03 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Spread half of the spinach pesto mixture evenly across the bottom of a glass baking dish. Place the chicken breasts on top of the pesto base. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 0 mins Evenly distribute the remaining spinach pesto mixture over the top of each chicken breast. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.

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Recipe View 30 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. (30 minutes)

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06 Step

Recipe View 2 mins Remove the foil and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese generously over the chicken breasts. (2 minutes)

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07 Step

Recipe View 15 mins Return the dish to the oven and continue baking until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside, approximately 15 minutes. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) when tested with an instant-read thermometer. (15 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the spinach pesto mixture.
To ensure even cooking, use chicken breasts that are similar in size and thickness.
Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a simple salad for a complete and balanced meal.

Meda Stoltenberg

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 184 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)

  • Heloise Roberts

    May 12, 2024

    I added a squeeze of lemon juice to the pesto, and it brightened up the flavors beautifully!

  • Hallie Walker

    Aug 27, 2023

    So easy to follow and the chicken was incredibly moist. Will definitely make this again!

  • Melvina Robel

    Jun 13, 2023

    This recipe was a lifesaver! My kids actually ate their spinach without complaining.

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