Pesto Baked Chicken Thighs

Name: Pesto Baked Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 (~6 oz. each) boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp dried Italian herb blend ((or dried oregano + basil)); 1/4 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes ((omit/reduce for less heat)); 3-4 Tbsp basil pesto; 2 tsp olive oil ((use less for skin-on chicken thighs))

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:15min

Easy pesto baked chicken thighs made with just 8 ingredients in 20 minutes! A delicious, versatile main to pair with salads, pasta, roasted vegetables, and more.

Updated at: Fri, 15 Aug 2025 01:28:43 GMT