Basil Pesto Chicken
This Basil Pesto Chicken recipe is succulent, moist, and cheesy delicious.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
- 1 cup prepared WW basil pesto sauce
- 8 slices fresh mozzarella
- 2 roma tomatoes sliced to ½ inch thickness
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Sprinkle chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, and a pinch of garlic powder. Place chicken in baking dish.
- Top chicken breast with basil pesto. Add sliced mozzarella and tomatoes.
- Bake for 45 minutes to an hour, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Notes
Recipe for Balsamic Reduction
Place 1 cup balsamic vinegar in a small pot. Bring the vinegar to a boil, and reduce the heat. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until you reach the desired consistency. Be aware that the reduction will thicken even more as it cools.
It’s best to prepared this while the chicken is cooking.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4
Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving
Calories668
Total Fat46gSaturated Fat13g
Trans Fat0g
Unsaturated Fat29g
Cholesterol153mg
Sodium960mg
Carbohydrates8g
Fiber1gSugar2g
Protein55g