Pesto Chicken Recipe
Homemade pesto sauce drizzled over juicy chicken breasts.
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 620kcal
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Pink Himalayan Salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Pesto Sauce:
- 2 cups fresh basil
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp Pink Himalayan Salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. If desired, pound chicken breasts lightly so they are of even thickness, then dry with paper towels.
- Pour oil in a 9x13 baking dish. Roll the chicken breasts through the oil to coat it, then place chicken breasts side by side in the dish.
- Combine salt, pepper, onion and garlic powders in a small bowl. Sprinkle mixture over chicken and rub with your hands to coat in the oil and seasonings.
- Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 160-170 degrees.
- While the chicken is baking, make the pesto sauce. Place all the pesto sauce ingredients into a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth. Add more olive oil for a thinner sauce.
- Once chicken is out of the oven serve immediately with a dollop of pesto sauce on top. Enjoy!
Notes
Net Carbs: 3g
Serving Size: 6oz Chicken + 1/4 pesto sauce recipe
Serving Size: 6oz Chicken + 1/4 pesto sauce recipe
Nutrition
Calories: 620kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 48g