Crispy Pesto Chicken

Name: Crispy Pesto Chicken
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: Chicken breast; Pesto; 2 tbs melted butter; Olive oil; 1 cup panko bread crumbs; 1 cup shredded mozzarella; Garlic powder; Onion powder; Salt; Pepper; Paprika

1 step

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:33:47 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories1363.6 kcal (68%)

Total Fat101.4 g (145%)

Carbs49.3 g (19%)

Sugars3 g (3%)

Protein60.7 g (121%)

Sodium1647.2 mg (82%)

Fiber4.5 g (16%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

2 Tbsbutter

1 cuppanko bread crumbs

1 cupshredded mozzarella

Instructions

Step 1

- Preheat oven to 450 - Pat chicken dry - Season Chicken - Combine melted butter, olive oil, panko, extra seasonings, and cheese - Spread about 1 Tbs of pesto on each chicken cutlet (until it’s fully covered, no need to do the back) - Press Panko mixture on top of each chicken cutlet - Sprinkle some paprika on top - Bake for 20-25 min or until internal temp reaches 165