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A fork lifting a cheesy serving of Low Carb Pesto Chicken Bake, showing melted mozzarella and pesto.

Low Carb Pesto Chicken Bake


  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 40 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A simple, one-pan dinner with rich Mediterranean flavors, perfect for a healthy meal.


Ingredients

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  • 3 chicken breasts, butterflied and separated
  • ½ cup pesto
  • ½ cup ricotta
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan
  • Salt, pepper, Italian seasoning to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Place a few spoonfuls of pesto on the bottom of a baking dish.
  3. Put seasoned chicken breast pieces on top of the pesto layer.
  4. Mix ricotta and grated Parmesan with Italian seasoning.
  5. Cover chicken with ricotta spread and spoonfuls of pesto.
  6. Sprinkle mozzarella on top and bake for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and bubbly.

Notes

  • Use homemade pesto for a fresher taste.
  • Serve with a side of roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 30 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: low carb, pesto chicken, easy dinner, healthy recipes, crockpot dishes, meal prep