How to Make Pesto Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and easy dinner recipe that will satisfy the whole family? Look no further than this mouthwatering Pesto Chicken recipe. This dish is packed with flavor and is incredibly simple to make, making it the perfect meal for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, you'll love the simplicity and bold flavors of this dish.

The star of this recipe is the flavorful pesto sauce that coats the tender and juicy chicken b...

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Ingredients

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • ½ cup prepared basil pesto, divided
  • 4 thin slices prosciutto, or more if needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
  • Spread about 2 tablespoons of pesto per chicken breast over the top of each breast, and wrap each breast in prosciutto slices to cover the entire breast. Place the wrapped chicken breasts into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink, the juices run clear, and the prosciutto is lightly crisped, about 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    312 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 83mg
    • Sodium: 434mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 232mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 293mg