Pesto Chicken
This easy three-ingredient chicken breast recipe is great for busy weeknights when you need a simple, low-carb dinner.
Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 1 chicken breast
- 2 Tbsp pesto
- 1/4 cup low-moisture shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Place the chicken breast on a greased baking sheet (use cooking spray or olive oil).
- Spread the pesto on top of the chicken breast with a spoon.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken breast, making sure most of it is on the chicken.
- Bake in the oven for 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees.
Notes
Need an easy side to go with the chicken? Roast some vegetables on another baking sheet! Here's how to roast Brussels sprouts or carrot fries, but you can use the same method with whatever vegetables you would like. Like green beans!