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One-Pan Pesto Chicken Bake
Recipe posted in: Flex Meals & Snacks, Lunches & Dinners, Customer Submitted, Main Courses
Looking for a simple dinner recipe that’s easy to clean up? This four-ingredient, one-pan meal is your answer! Whip up our One-Pan Pesto Chicken Bake for a hearty and healthy dish the whole family will love.
This tasty recipe was created by Leaf visitor, Lisa. Lisa works full-time as a nurse in a pediatric department, so you know this recipe fits into a busy lifestyle! If you have a full schedule filled with work, taking care of the kids and doing errands, this healthy meal is the perfect addition to your menu. We’re so happy that Lisa took the time to share this simple recipe for others to enjoy. It’s sure to help many people on their journey to health and wellness!
One serving of this Pesto Chicken Bake contains 295 calories and counts as two PowerFuels and three Extras on the Nutrisystem program. If you’d like to add a SmartCarb to your meal, feel free to serve your chicken over a half-cup of whole grain pasta, quinoa or brown rice.
Looking for more one-pan recipes for your healthy menu? Click the link below for more ideas!:
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Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: 295
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 2 PowerFuels and 3 Extras
Ingredients:
- 4 3-oz. chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup classic basil pesto (jarred)
- 8 slices tomato
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese, reduced fat
Directions:
- Lay chicken breasts flat onto a baking sheet.
- Spoon pesto evenly on top of each chicken breast.
- Place 2 slices of tomato on top of each chicken breast.
- Lay 1 slice of cheese on top of the tomatoes.
- Bake for 30 minutes at 375°F or until the chicken reaches 165°F.
