Pesto Chicken

Pesto Chicken
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    1.1K

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this deceptively simple Pesto Chicken. Succulent chicken breasts are adorned with fragrant basil pesto and embraced by savory prosciutto, creating a dish that's both elegant and incredibly easy to prepare. It's perfect for a quick family meal or an impressive dish for guests.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    2 g
  • Cholesterol
    83 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    32 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    434 mg
  • Fat
    19 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking dish. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Spread about 2 tablespoons of pesto over the top of each chicken breast. (5 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View 10 mins Wrap each breast in prosciutto slices to completely cover it. Place the wrapped chicken breasts into the prepared baking dish. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 25 mins Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink, the juices run clear, and the prosciutto is lightly crisped, about 25 minutes.

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese before baking.
If you're short on time, you can assemble the chicken ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking.
Serve with a side of pasta, a fresh salad, or roasted vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 372 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Emile Hammes

    I used a homemade pesto and it was absolutely divine!

  • Birdie Blick

    The prosciutto gets nice and crispy, adding a wonderful salty flavor to the chicken.

  • Dexter Schinner

    This recipe is a lifesaver! So easy to make and everyone loves it.

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