Pesto Crusted Chicken Recipe

Impress your guests with this stunning Pesto Crusted Chicken! This recipe uses a vibrant sun-dried tomato pesto (though you can experiment with your favorite!), creating a flavorful and crispy crust on juicy chicken breasts. Served over rice or pasta, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 378.2 kcal
Protein 65g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pesto Crusted Chicken

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How to Make Pesto Crusted Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a food processor, combine 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato pesto, 1/4 cup walnuts, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest. Pulse until just combined.
  3. Place 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a baking dish. Spread the pesto mixture evenly over each chicken breast, ensuring complete coverage. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  4. Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden brown. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
  5. Serve immediately over your favorite rice or pasta. Garnish with extra lemon zest and fresh parsley (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

26g

Carbs

1g