Best Baked Pesto Chicken Tenders Recipes

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BAKED BASIL PESTO CHICKEN RECIPE



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An easy baked basil pesto chicken recipe in just 25 minutes! Aromatic pesto, sweet tomatoes, and gooey mozzarella make pesto chicken breast juicy and flavorful.

Provided by Maya Krampf

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium Chicken breasts
1/2 tsp Sea salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper
1/2 cup Basil pesto
4 oz Fresh mozzarella cheese
2 medium Roma tomatoes ((sliced thinly))
1/2 cup Fresh basil ((cut into ribbons))

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 49.8 g, Fat 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Sodium 470.1 mg, Fiber 1.5 g, Sugar 1.4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PESTO CHICKEN AND RICE BAKE



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This is a comforting casserole which requires just a few ingredients and in less than an hour dinner will be ready. For little ones, it's best to chop the tenders into bite-sized pieces.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Breasts

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
1 ¾ cups water, divided
1 (6.9 ounce) package chicken-flavored rice and vermicelli mix
¼ cup basil pesto, divided
1 pound chicken tenderloins, tendons removed
½ cup Alfredo sauce
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix 1 1/2 cups water together with rice, seasoning packets, and 2 tablespoons pesto. Pour mixture into the casserole dish.
  • Toss chicken tenders with remaining pesto in a shallow dish. Place chicken on top of the rice.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  • Mix remaining water with Alfredo sauce. Remove dish from the oven and pour Alfredo sauce over the chicken, stirring to combine. Top with Parmesan cheese and bake until cheese melts, about 15 minutes more. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 75.9 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 34.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1116.5 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

PESTO CHICKEN



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Pesto Chicken made with fresh basil, spinach, garlic, walnuts and Parmesan cheese to make each bite irresistible!

Provided by Jessica Gavin

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (4 pieces, pounded to 3/4-inch thickness)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil ((120ml), plus more for drizzling)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more for seasoning)
black pepper (as needed for seasoning)
1 cup basil ((30g, 1 ounce) packed)
1 cup baby spinach ((30g, 1 ounce) packed)
3 cloves garlic (unpeeled)
1/4 cup walnuts (plus more for garnish)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish)
1 cup diced tomatoes (1/4-inch dice)

Steps:

  • Place oven rack to the center position. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Drizzle both sides of the chicken breast with olive oil. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Place chicken in an ovenproof baking dish or skillet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the internal temperature of the chicken is no longer pink and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 15 to 18 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the pesto. Place the basil and spinach in a resealable plastic bag. Use a rolling pin to lightly bruise the herbs and greens. Transfer to a food processor or blender.
  • Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Toast garlic until the outsides are lightly browned, shaking pan occasionally, about 8 minutes. Peel garlic and add to food processor.
  • Place walnuts in the same pan and toast over medium heat, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to food processor.
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon salt to the food processor.
  • Process pesto by pulsing five times to help break down the greens.
  • Turn food processor on low speed, as it's running slowly drizzle in 1/2 cup olive oil until a smooth pesto with some smaller pieces is formed, about 10 seconds from start to finish.
  • Add the parmesan cheese to the pesto and process on low speed for 5 seconds.
  • Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired. Transfer pesto to a small bowl.
  • Brush some pesto sauce on each cooked chicken breast. Transfer to a serving platter.
  • Top chicken with chopped walnuts, tomatoes, and cheese. Serve extra pesto sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 43 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Sodium 486 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BAKED PESTO CHICKEN



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Make and share this Baked Pesto Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TishT

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup refrigerated basil pesto
2 -3 plum tomatoes, sliced (optional)
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Line baking sheet with heavy-duty foil.
  • Place chicken and pesto in medium bowl; toss to coat.
  • Place chicken on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
  • Remove from oven; top with tomatoes and cheese.
  • Bake for an additional 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

BAKED PESTO CHICKEN RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by PineyCook

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound boneless, skinless, chicken tenders
3 1/2 ounces basil pesto
3 roma tomatoes, sliced
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
Dash of salt
Dash of black pepper
Dash of parmesan cheese, shredded
Dash of Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly coat a baking dish with pam. Place chicken tenders in dish. Spoon basil pesto on each chicken tender. Spread to coat top of tenders. Place tomato slices on top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place slices of mozzarella on top of tomatoes. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese. Bake for 40 minutes. Remove from oven. Enjoy.

TUSCAN CHICKEN TENDERS WITH PESTO SAUCE



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Golden bites of breaded chicken? You can't go wrong! A green and red pesto sauce for dipping adds a flavorful accent and festive color. Serve the little tenders warm or at room temperature. -Mary Lou Cook, Welches, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/4 cups cornflake crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk, divided
24 chicken tenderloins
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a shallow bowl, mix cornflake crumbs, 1/4 cup cheese and salt. Place 1/4 cup milk in a separate shallow bowl. Dip chicken in milk, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere. Place on greased racks in two foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, pesto, garlic powder, pepper and remaining milk and cheese; top with tomato and basil. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Fat 34g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 826mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein.

PESTO CHICKEN BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: chicken breasts, salt, pepper, basil pesto, roma tomato, mozzarella cheese

Provided by Robert Broadfoot

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 chicken breasts
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons basil pesto
1 roma tomato, sliced
1 cup mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
  • Place chicken breast in a baking dish. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Spread pesto on each chicken breast.
  • Layer tomatoes on top of the chicken.
  • Top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 40 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 1 gram

PESTO CHICKEN TENDERS



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Basil pesto and Asiago cheese flavor this savory tender.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup basil pesto
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese (2 oz)
1 package (14 oz) uncooked chicken tenders (not breaded)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix pesto and mayonnaise. In another large resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix bread crumbs and cheese. Place chicken in pesto bag; seal and coat with pesto mixture. Place chicken in bread crumb bag; seal and shake to coat. Place chicken on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center and bread crumbs are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

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