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Cheesy Pesto Chicken

Cheesy Pesto Chicken

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Total Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Cheesy Pesto Chicken is a flavorful and creamy baked chicken dish topped with a crunchy panko and mozzarella crust. The combination of pesto and cream cheese makes it rich and aromatic, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup pesto
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 3/4 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. In a small bowl, mix pesto and cream cheese until smooth.
  3. Spread the pesto cream cheese mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
  4. In another bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs and shredded mozzarella cheese.
  5. Sprinkle the panko and mozzarella mixture evenly over the top of the chicken breasts.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the topping is golden and bubbly.
  7. Serve hot with your choice of sides such as pasta, salad, or roasted vegetables.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature cream cheese for easier mixing with pesto.
  • Optional: add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to the panko mixture for extra flavor.
  • Make sure chicken is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg