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Chicken Pesto

This 5-ingredient recipe is perfect for busy moms and is well paired with a caesar salad or seasonal vegetables.

Prep Time

PT15M

Cook Time

PT20M

Serves

4

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. 1 Heat oven to 400°F (200°C).
    2. 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. 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. 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.
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