Dinner at the Zoo · by Sara Welch★ 5.0 (16)
Pesto Chicken
NUTRITION · PER SERVING40M COOK
CAL 19%·PRO 75%
CARBS 6G6% OF CAL
2G FIBER1G OTHER2G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 23G54% OF CAL
6G SAT17G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Seared chicken breasts topped with pesto, mozzarella, and fresh tomatoes, then baked. A quick, flavorful dinner that brings Italian herbaceous flavors to the table.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 4 medium sized breasts)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (can also use fresh basil)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- cooking spray
- fresh basil or parsley sprigs for garnish (optional)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 40M
CAL 19%·PRO 75%
CARBS 6G6% OF CAL
2G FIBER1G OTHER2G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 23G54% OF CAL
6G SAT17G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 5m
- Cook
- 35m
- Sodium
- 802mg
- Total sugar
- 2g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 539mg
- Calcium
- 157mg
- Iron
- 0.83mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 5M
- SODIUM
- 802MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.