Best Pesto Chicken And Potatoes In Parchment Packets Recipes

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CHICKEN AND POTATOES WITH PESTO



Chicken and Potatoes With Pesto image

I wanted to use up the rest of a bottle of pesto sauce and this is how I did it. Me and my family think it's pretty good. Easy to make too.

Provided by HelenG

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 4 chicken breasts, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 lb potato, cut into 1/4-1/2 inch cubes
1 small onion, diced
1/4 cup pesto sauce
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt
pepper
1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Mix 3 Tbsp pesto with potatoes and onions.
  • Place into casserole dish.
  • Top with chicken.
  • Evenly rub 1 Tbsp pesto on top of the chicken breasts.
  • Season with salt, pepper, garlic and Italian seasonings.
  • Top with cheese.
  • Bake at 400°F for 40 minutes. If the cheese begins to brown too fast, loosely cover w/foil then remove foil during the last 5-10 minutes.
  • Serve with garlic bread and a salad.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.9, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 90.6, Sodium 259.8, Carbohydrate 22.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.1, Protein 36

TOMATO PESTO PARCHMENT-BAKED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Tomato Pesto Parchment-baked Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: parchment paper, chicken breast, asparagus, roma tomato, pesto, olive oil, salt, pepper

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Dinner

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 8

parchment paper, or aluminium foil, 12x18 inches (30.5 x 46 cm)
1 chicken breast
5 oz asparagus
1 roma tomato, sliced
2 tablespoons pesto
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Fold the parchment paper in half, then open up.
  • Trim the ends of the asparagus and lay them on one half of the parchment paper.
  • Drizzle on oil and sprinkle on salt and pepper.
  • Lay the chicken on the asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and spread on the pesto. Top with tomato slices.
  • Fold the parchment paper over the chicken, and cinch the paper together by folding it over itself along the edges.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165˚F (75˚C).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 53 grams, Sugar 5 grams

BAKED PESTO CHICKEN THIGHS AND POTATOES



Baked Pesto Chicken Thighs and Potatoes image

Prepared pesto is all you need to turn plain chicken and potatoes into a flavorful dinner. Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.

Provided by France C

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound mini red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup prepared pesto, divided
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix potatoes with 2 tablespoons pesto in a bowl. Transfer potatoes into a large 11x13-inch baking dish. Unfold chicken thighs in the same bowl; rub remaining pesto on all sides. Fold thighs back up into original shape and place into the baking dish next to the potatoes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, stirring potatoes occasionally, until potatoes are soft when pieced with a fork, 28 to 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 43.6 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 197.2 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

PESTO CHICKEN BAKE



Pesto Chicken Bake image

This pesto chicken bake recipe only uses one pan and is a quick meal to prepare that is delicious for the whole family.

Provided by SDaisy2

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 ½ pounds bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
1 ½ pounds baby red potatoes
1 pint cherry tomatoes
½ cup pesto
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Combine chicken, potatoes, tomatoes, pesto, water, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large roasting pan; mix well.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 780.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 186.7 mg, Fat 46.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 57.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 453.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

ITALIAN CHICKEN WITH PESTO POTATOES



Italian Chicken with Pesto Potatoes image

Filling the pockets of each chicken breast with mozzarella guarantees that the chicken itself is beautifully tender. The chicken can be prepared in advance and then baked at the last minute.

Provided by Paula Fitzgerald

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup balsamic vinegar
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
4 ½ ounces sliced mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper to taste
4 slices Parma ham
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound small potatoes
2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a saucepan, bring the vinegar to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.
  • Cut a pocket in each chicken breast. Fill each pocket with an equal amount of mozzarella cheese, and season with salt and pepper. Wrap each chicken breast with a slice of ham. Arrange the wrapped chicken breasts in a baking dish. Place the tomatoes around the chicken, sprinkle all with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
  • In a saucepan with enough lightly salted water to cover, boil the potatoes 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain, return to the pan, and coat with the pesto.
  • Place chicken breasts, tomatoes, and potatoes on serving plates, and drizzle with the reduced balsamic vinegar to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 115.4 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 44.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1176.7 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

ROAST CHICKEN WITH PESTO AND POTATOES



Roast Chicken with Pesto and Potatoes image

Provided by John Phillips

Categories     Garlic     Potato     Poultry     Roast     Basil     Bon Appétit     Hawaii

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

7 ounces purchased pesto (about 1 cup)
4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 6-pound roasting chicken
2 pounds medium-size red-skinned potatoes, quartered
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Stir pesto and garlic in medium bowl to blend. Transfer 1 tablespoon pesto mixture to small bowl and reserve for sauce.
  • Spread 1/4 cup pesto mixture over outside and 1 tablespoon inside main cavity of chicken. Place potatoes in large roasting pan and toss with remaining pesto mixture. Push potatoes to sides of pan; place chicken in center. Sprinkle chicken and potatoes with salt and pepper. Roast until thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken thigh registers 180°F and potatoes are brown and tender, about 1 hour 20 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken and potatoes to platter. Add broth and reserved 1 tablespoon pesto to roasting pan. Place pan over heat; bring broth to boil, scraping up browned bits. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Serve chicken and potatoes with sauce.

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