Baked Pesto Chicken Recipe
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Baked Pesto Chicken

By: Buitoni, courtesy of meals.com 
"Great dish for entertaining. Not only is it easy but tasty."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (218)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 5 oz. each)
  • 1/2 cup BUITONI® Refrigerated Pesto with Basil
  • 2 plum tomatoes, sliced (optional)
  • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line baking sheet with heavy-duty foil.
  2. Place chicken and pesto in medium bowl; toss to coat. Place chicken on prepared baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Remove from oven; top with tomatoes and cheese. Bake for an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 329 | Total Fat: 16.8g | Cholesterol: 89mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2008 by Lindsay C.   view full review
So good! Great flavor, easy and delicious! I marinated the chicken for about an hour in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2008 by LMF443   view full review
Try buying thick breasts and lightly poking them all over with a fork to help the marinade...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2008 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
The only thing hubby and I liked about this was that the chicken was cooked perfectly--tender...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2008 by A. Hougas   view full review
I cooked this for my family yesterday and they LOVED it! This recipe was quick to prepare,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2008 by JACKROX   view full review
So easy I can't even believe it...I used my own fav pesto. Didn't have mozzarella, so I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2008 by Matt V   view full review
A group of men and I served this meal to a group of women to honor them and the women thought...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2008 by bowman   view full review
Was surpised to see that by the time I finished dishing out the dinners- my daughter had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2008 by pomplemousse   view full review
Excellent and easy. We have the flash frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts which can be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2008 by Neetsy   view full review
This dish is rather dry and plain which I wouldn't have thought with using pesto. It tasted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2008 by njgator   view full review
I don't think I even made this right and it was SO easy and SO good. I had a lot of chicken...

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