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

There are few things as satisfying and delicious as a perfectly cooked chicken breast. And when you add in the flavors of spinach and pesto, you have a winning combination that is sure to please even the pickiest of palates. This recipe for Spinach Pesto Chicken Breasts is not only incredibly delicious, but it's also quite simple to make, making it the perfect choice for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

The key to this recipe is the homemade pesto sauce. Made with fresh basil...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups finely chopped fresh spinach
  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto, or to taste
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix spinach and pesto together in a bowl. Spread 1/2 of the mixture into the bottom of a glass baking dish and place chicken on top. Spread remaining spinach mixture over chicken. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over chicken. Return to the oven and bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    179 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 69mg
    • Sodium: 169mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 113mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 325mg