This flavor-packed low-carb Pesto Chicken recipe was originally taken from our sister website, Living Well Spending Less, and has long been a family favorite (even for people who eat carbs)! It’s one of our great low-carb dinner options that every family will enjoy.
Save on time during the week by preparing the chicken in the pesto marinade ahead of time, then freezing or refrigerating until needed. You can even double or triple the recipe to keep on hand!
For an easy but impressive Italian-inspired low-carb dinner that is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters, serve with our Easy, Low-Carb Caprese Salad.
INGREDIENTS:
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- 1 cup basil pesto
- ¼ cup cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cherry tomatoes or 1 plum tomato, sliced
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
STEP 1: In a large bowl whisk together pesto, vinegar and olive oil.
STEP 2: Place chicken into gallon-size freezer bag, then pour pesto mixture over top of chicken. Marinate for at least one hour or overnight; alternatively, you can freeze until needed.
STEP 3: Arrange chicken in casserole dish; place tomato slices over chicken, then sprinkle heavily with mozzarella cheese and bake at 400 degrees for 30-40 minutes.
STEP 4: ALTERNATIVE COOKING DIRECTIONS: Grill 5-7 minutes on one side, then turn over and grill 5-8 minutes longer, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. With a minute or two to go, place sliced tomato over chicken, then sprinkle with mozzarella. Close lid and let cheese melt completely.
STEP 5: Serve with Easy Low-Carb Caprese Salad
EASY PESTO CHICKEN
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- 1 cup basil pesto
- ¼ cup cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cherry tomatoes or 1 plum tomato sliced
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk together pesto, vinegar and olive oil.
- Place chicken into gallon-size freezer bag, then pour pesto mixture over top of chicken. Marinate for at least one hour or overnight; alternatively, you can freeze until needed.
- Arrange chicken in casserole dish; place tomato slices over chicken, then sprinkle heavily with mozzarella cheese and bake at 400 degrees for 30-40 minutes.
- ALTERNATIVE COOKING DIRECTIONS:Grill 5-7 minutes on one side, then turn over and grill 5-8 minutes longer, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. With a minute or two to go, place sliced tomato over chicken, then sprinkle with mozzarella. Close lid and let cheese melt completely.
- Serve with Easy Low-Carb Caprese Salad
Notes
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This recipe is sooooo good! Definitely one of our go-tos. It’s my daughter’s absolute favorite and she requests it weekly!