Easy Baked Chicken Pesto Recipe

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So many reason to love this Easy Baked Chicken Pesto recipe! It’s fresh, flavorful, and the best part is everything comes together in one dish!

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Enjoy as is for a low-carb meal or with pasta, rice, or potatoes for a more balanced meal.

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To make, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

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Add all the chicken marinade ingredients to a large ziploc bag with the chicken. Let marinate for 15-30 minutes.

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Meanwhile, prepare the pesto pan sauce. 

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Add all the ingredients except the cheese to a 9×13-inch baking dish or casserole dish and toss to combine.

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Position the tomatoes and green beans around the edges and place the chicken in the center (they will likely overlap some and that is okay).

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Bake in the preheated oven uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is almost cooked through (this will depend on the thickness of your chicken).

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Then sprinkle the cheese evenly on top of the chicken breasts.

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Bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the chicken is completely cooked through.

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Top with freshly cracked black pepper and fresh basil. Balsamic glaze and parmesan cheese is also delicious on this!

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Enjoy as is for a lower carb meal or with pasta, rice or potatoes for a more balanced meal.

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