By Weightloss for Women Over 40 Rising Health LLC
Chicken Pesto Bake
Per Serving:
1 Lean. 1 Green. ¾ Condiment. 1 Healthy Fat
Two teaspoons of the pesto count as one fat.
Basil Pesto makes a total of 5 Tablespoons
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:27:05 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
33
Low
Glycemic Load
2
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories620.7 kcal (31%)
Total Fat36.6 g (52%)
Carbs6.1 g (2%)
Sugars2.8 g (3%)
Protein64.4 g (129%)
Sodium1130.9 mg (57%)
Fiber1.6 g (6%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Chicken Directions
Step 2
Wash chicken and dry with a paper towel. Slice chicken breast horizontally to create 4 thinner cutlets. Season lightly with salt and fresh pepper.
Step 3
Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line baking sheet with foil or parchment if desired for easy clean-up.
OvenPreheatStep 4
Bake for 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Remove from oven; top with tomatoes, mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Bake for an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Step 5
To Grill: Grill chicken over medium flame on both sides until cooked through in the center. Lower flame, top chicken with tomatoes and cheese, and close grill until cheese melts.
Step 6
Basil Pesto Directions
Step 7
In a food processor pulse basil, garlic, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper until smooth. Slowly add the olive oil while pulsing. Store in a sealed container and refrigerate until ready to use or you can freeze this in Ziploc bags to use later.
Step 8
Place the chicken on prepared baking sheet. Spread about 1 teaspoon of pesto over each piece of chicken.
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