Chicken Pesto Parmesan (Non-Breaded)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 11

Non-breaded Chicken Pesto Parmesan recipe for a quick dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

5 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( thawed if using frozen )
	2 cups tomato sauce ( you can use regular spaghetti or pizza sauce )
	4 teaspoons prepared pesto sauce
	1/2 cup parmesan cheese , shredded ( or a mixture of parmesan and mozzarella )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

387

Sugar

Fat

21g

Chicken Pesto Parmesan is a great option for a quick and easy dinner. This Non-breaded version of the classic recipe is simple to make, taking only 5 minutes of prep time and 35 minutes of cook time. The chicken is flavored with pesto and parmesan, making it a flavorful and delicious meal. Serve this with a side salad or some garlic bread for a complete meal that the whole family will love.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 400°F or 200°C, and prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2.	Place the chicken breasts in the prepared dish, and pour the tomato sauce on top.
3.	Drop small spoonfuls of the pesto on top of the chicken and tomato sauce.
4.	Sprinkle the shredded parmesan cheese on top of the chicken.
5.	Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

PROS

This recipe is quick and easy to make, taking only 5 minutes of prep time and 35 minutes of cook time.

The chicken is flavored with pesto and parmesan, making it a flavorful and delicious meal.

CONS

This recipe may not be suitable for those who do not eat meat.

While this is a flavorful meal, it is not particularly healthy due to the high amount of cheese used.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe may not be particularly healthy, chicken is a great source of protein, and the tomato and pesto sauce can provide some vitamins and minerals.