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Baked Pesto Chicken

SUBMITTED BY: sydny

"Spice up your chicken with pesto from Buitoni, and create this elegant meal in minutes."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 165 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1/3 cup BUITONI® Refrigerated Pesto with Basil
  • 3 plum tomatoes, sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. PREHEAT oven to 400 F. Line baking sheet with heavy-duty foil.
  2. PLACE chicken and pesto in medium bowl; toss to coat. Place chicken on prepared baking sheet.
  3. BAKE for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Remove from oven; top with tomatoes and cheese. Bake for an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Please look in your Grocer's Refrigerated Section for Buitoni's Pasta and Sauces
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2004 by JENNIFER
my husband and i enjoyed this but i made a few additions which include: in addition to pesto,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2007 by Chikee
One of the best dishes I have made in a very long time. I did a few things differently;... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2006 by Suzanne
This recipe is very easy to prepare. To kick it up a notch, I cut about 4 slits in each... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by Lisa
Great recipe! Easy and tasted great. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2006 by Erin
I L-O-V-E this recipe. I make it 2 or 3 times a month because it is so good and SOOOO easy. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2002 by MMMGOOD!
This is a great EASY recipe. I have also used sun-dried tomato pesto instead of basil pesto.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2006 by mar126
I pounded each chicken breast prior to seasoning. I coated the chicken with Italian... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2005 by KSTOCKER
Made this for my boyfriend and we LOVED it. I find that with the bowl you waste alot of pesto.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by ALETA14
This was wonderful. The combintaion works well together. Many raves on this one. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2006 by STOLZS
Perfect for a quick, weeknight dinner. I used Kirkland Signature pesto from Costco and it... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Baked Pesto Chicken

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 272

  • Total Fat: 11.9g
  • Cholesterol: 83mg
  • Sodium: 340mg
  • Total Carbs: 6.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.5g
  • Protein: 33.1g

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