Simple Baked Pesto Chicken With Three Ingredients
A quick and flavorful chicken dish made with just three ingredients: chicken breast, pesto sauce, and Parmesan cheese.
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Oven
- Spoon or Spatula
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Approximately 1.5 to 2 pounds total.
- 1 cup Pesto Sauce Your favorite store-bought or homemade pesto.
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated is preferable.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
- Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
- Spread pesto sauce evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the pesto-coated chicken.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake covered for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm, drizzling any remaining pesto over the chicken.
Notes
Consider adding vegetables or using different cheeses for variations.