Description
Elevate your dinner with Simple Baked Pesto Chicken Crispy! This effortless dish combines juicy chicken breasts coated in vibrant pesto, seasoned breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese for a satisfying crunch. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe is not only delicious but also health-conscious, allowing natural flavors to shine while saving you time. Serve it with your favorite sides for a truly gourmet experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In one bowl, combine bread crumbs and grated Parmesan cheese. In another bowl, place the pesto sauce.
- Dip each chicken breast into the pesto sauce, ensuring it's well coated, then transfer to the breadcrumb mixture and press gently to adhere.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through and crispy on top.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg