Cheesy Pesto Baked Chicken

Keep it low-carb with this simple and flavorful cheesy pesto baked chicken recipe, perfect with a side of pasta, rice, or veggies.

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This dish is all about tender chicken baked with basil pesto, cream cheese, and mozzarella for a creamy, cheesy bite every time. Whether you’re following a low-carb diet or just looking for a quick and tasty dinner, this recipe is a winner!

🔪 How To Make Cheesy Pesto Baked Chicken

All you need to do is coat the chicken with a rich mixture of pesto and cream cheese, sprinkle it generously with mozzarella, and pop it in the oven. That’s it!

For a fully low-carb meal, serve it with roasted veggies, cauliflower rice, or a fresh salad. If carbs aren’t a concern, it pairs beautifully with rice or pasta for a more filling option.

🍽 What You'll Need For Cheesy Pesto Baked Chicken

Grab your chicken breasts, pesto, cream cheese, mozzarella, plus a few fresh tomatoes and basil for garnish—that’s all you need to whip up this easy meal.

A Few Tips:

The best pesto is usually found in the refrigerated section of the grocery store, near the fresh pasta.
Cooking time? Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 30 minutes until the chicken is tender and juicy.
Want extra freshness? Add cherry tomatoes and fresh basil on top right before serving.

This dish is perfect for the whole family! Adults can enjoy it with a low-carb side like cauliflower rice, while kids will love it with pasta. I personally love cauliflower rice because it soaks up all the creamy, cheesy pesto flavors—and you can even buy it frozen for extra convenience.

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Cheesy Pesto Baked Chicken (Low-Carb & Delicious!)

Keep it low-carb with this simple and flavorful Pesto baked chicken recipe, perfect with a side of pasta, rice, or veggies.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Baked Chicken, Cheesy, Chicken, chicken recipe, Dinner Idea, Easy Dinner, Oven baked, Pesto, Simple recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 411kcal

Ingredients

• 3 to 4 chicken breasts
• 8 ounces of softened cream cheese
• ⅓ cup of basil pesto I use Giovanni Rana
• 1 cup of grated mozzarella
• ½ cup of sliced cherry tomatoes
• 4 to 6 chopped basil leaves

Instructions

• Oil a baking dish and turn on your oven for 375 F.
• Combine your pesto and softened cream cheese.
• Arrange your chicken breasts in the baking dish and coat with the cheesy pesto mix.
• Cover with a cup of grated mozzarella.
• Place in the middle rack of the oven and cook for 30 to 45 minutes, until you reach a core temperature of 165 F.
• Top with some fresh basil and tomatoes and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g

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