Pesto and Almond Crusted Chicken

April 01, 2015

A 5-ingredient, one pan dish that is so flavorful and moist! The almonds give this chicken such a great crunchy coating and hidden underneath is a layer of basil pesto. This chicken will melt in your mouth!

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup basil pesto, homemade or store bought
1 cup almonds, coarsely ground
1 tablespoon olive oil

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease baking dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place almonds and pesto in two separate dishes. Dip chicken first in pesto, then coat in almonds. Bake chicken breasts for 20 -...
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Nutritions

Calories
294

Sodium
104mg
4% DV

Fat
11g
17% DV

Protein
7g
15% DV

Carbs
30g
10% DV

Fiber
1g
5% DV