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Baked Pesto Chicken Parmesan
Baked Pesto Chicken Parmesan takes minutes to prep and just 30 minutes to bake. This comforting, flavorful chicken dinner is a winner!
Servings 4
Calories 400kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs about 8
- salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup prepared pesto
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper then add to a 8x8" or 9x12" baking dish. Add pesto then use hands to evenly coat.
- Spoon marinara sauce over top of thighs followed by mozzarella cheese then cover tightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil then bake for 10 more minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 940mg | Potassium: 503mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1092IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 338mg | Iron: 2mg