Jul 14 2026

Chicken Pesto Recipe

Time50m
Serves2

Chicken, sliced tomatoes, red onion, basil pesto

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Ingredients

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Protein

Vegetables

Condiments

Seasonings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Chicken

    In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

Assembly

  1. 3

    Add Pesto and Vegetables

    Remove the skillet from heat. Spread the basil pesto evenly over the top of each chicken breast. Arrange the sliced tomatoes and red onion on top of the pesto.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Bake the Dish

    Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).

Serving

  1. 5

    Serve

    Once cooked, remove the skillet from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Serve the chicken hot with the roasted vegetables on the side.

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