Baked Pesto Chicken | Easy Baked Chicken #shorts

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while still melting well.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option that adds a cheesy flavor.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken thighs are often less expensive and juicier.

pesto sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade pesto

💰Cheaper: spinach + olive oil

Homemade pesto can be made with less expensive ingredients.

Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.

Smother the seasoned chicken with pesto.

Drizzle a little olive oil over the pesto-covered chicken.

Add tomatoes on top of the chicken.

Sprinkle cheese over the entire dish.

Place the dish in the oven to bake.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens