Recipe
Chicken Pesto
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Serves: 4
This 5-ingredient recipe is perfect for busy moms and is well paired with a caesar salad or seasonal vegetables.
Contributed By: Recipe by Chicken Farmers of Nova Scotia
Ingredients
4
boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp (15 mL)
basil pesto
4 tbsp (60 mL)
mayonnaise
1/2 cup (125 mL)
panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup (125 mL)
Parmesan cheese, finely shredded
Instructions
1
Heat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Line baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. Put chicken pieces one at a time in between plastic wrap or waxed paper and gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) thick.
3
Mix pesto and mayonnaise together and put in a dish. Mix together bread crumbs and cheese and put on a plate. Dip chicken into pesto mixture then dip in bread crumb mixture. Place on baking sheet.
4
Bake 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juices run clear or internal temperature is 165°F (74°C) and coating is golden brown.