Description
These pesto and herb oven baked chicken breasts deliver big flavor with minimal effort, making them perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. This macro friendly and paleo chicken breast recipe combines tender chicken with aromatic herbs and creamy pesto for a healthy satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
3. In a bowl combine pesto lemon juice and olive oil and stir to combine.
4. Spread the pesto mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
5. Place the chicken in the baking dish and bake for 18 to 22 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
6. Remove the chicken from the oven and let rest for 5 to 8 minutes before serving.
7. Slice and serve or store in airtight containers for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 85
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