Pesto Chicken is the juiciest, most flavorful baked chicken EVER. This easy Pesto Chicken recipe is foolproof with just three ingredients and five minutes of hands on time! Enjoy it with veggies, mashed potatoes or on a bed of pasta.
In a baking dish, brush both sides of chicken breasts with olive oil and spread pesto on top of each.
Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven.
Allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes {it will continue to cook}. Slice or dice.
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Substitutions
Pesto Sauce - Purchase your favorite pesto in a jar at the grocery store or make your own by pulsing 2 cups basil, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons pine nuts and 1 tablespoon minced garlic in a food processor.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Use a high quality olive oil for the best flavor. Butter, melted coconut oil, walnut oil, sunflower oil, canola oil and vegetable oil can be substituted if needed.
Variations and Optional Add Ins
Parmesan Cheese
Salt and Pepper
Red Pepper
Tips
Salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
Baking Time Varies - The thickness of your chicken breasts can make a difference here. If you're using very thick breasts, you might want to pound them out a little for more even baking. Don't over-bake.
How to Store
Refrigerate - Store in an airtight container up to 4 days refrigerated.
Freeze - Store in an airtight container or freezer bag, up to 3 months.