One-Pan Basil Pesto Chicken - What's For Din'? - Courtney Budzyn - Recipe 24

basil pesto

🥗Healthier: homemade pesto

💰Cheaper: store-bought pesto

Homemade pesto can be healthier with less oil and preservatives.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Provolone is often less expensive than mozzarella.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are a cost-effective alternative to pine nuts.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is generally cheaper than olive oil.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).

Make homemade breadcrumbs by blending plain Italian bread with garlic, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, cayenne, pepper, and a little olive oil.

Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning on both sides.

Spread about a tablespoon of basil pesto on each chicken breast.

Add sliced Roma tomatoes on top of the chicken and sprinkle with salt.

Top with homemade breadcrumbs and drizzle with olive oil.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, checking for doneness based on chicken size.

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