Skinny Chicken Pesto Bake

August 05, 2013

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I can’t even describe how this basil pesto added such amazing flavor to this chicken. I feel like this is something I would have ordered at a nice restaurant but was able to make it at home.

2 (16 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt and pepper to taste
4 tsp skinny basil pesto *see recipe below
to taste Roma tomatoes, thinly slices
6 Tbsp shredded reduced fat mozerella cheese
2 tsp grated parmesan

Basil Pesto:
1 cup fresh basil
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup grated parmesan
to taste salt
to taste ground black pepper
2 1/2 tbsp olive oil

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Prepare the basil pesto by pulsing in a food processor. Add the basil, garlic, parmesan, and salt and pepper. Slowly add the olive oil. Set aside. 2. Wash the...
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Nutritions

Calories
381

Sodium
1203mg
50% DV

Fat
20g
32% DV

Protein
35g
71% DV

Carbs
6g
2% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV