Basil Pesto Chicken Recipe
Aromas of basil pesto floating throughout the house, slipping through any crack, inviting the neighbors in - that is baked basil pesto chicken.
Servings 4 people
Calories 2424kcal
Cost 10
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts skinless and boneless
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup pine nuts
- ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Put the basil, garlic, pepper flakes, and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until everything is well chopped.2 cups fresh basil leaves, ½ tsp. red pepper flakes, 3 garlic cloves, ⅓ cup pine nuts
- Add the olive oil, pulse again until smooth, and season to taste.½ cup olive oil, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish, and cover them with a good layer of basil pesto.4 chicken breasts
- Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
Nutrition
Calories: 2424kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 222g | Fat: 164g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 32g | Monounsaturated Fat: 96g | Cholesterol: 585mg | Sodium: 556mg | Potassium: 2257mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3421IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 221mg | Iron: 12mg