Baked Pesto Chicken | Easy Pesto Chicken Recipe | MOLCS Easy Recipes

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.

Trim chicken & cut lengthwise.

Place 1/4 C pesto on bottom of a 13 x 9 baking dish.

Arrange chicken in baking dish.

Cover with remaining 1/4 C pesto.

Cover with foil and bake @ 350 for 30 minutes.

Remove foil and sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top.

Place back in oven for 5 minutes or until cheese starts to melt and is bubbly.

Place under broiler for a few minutes to brown cheese.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens