Pesto Baked Chicken Breast Strips
with roasted parmesan broccoli and leftover quinoa
You can still enjoy pesto outside of basil season. This baked chicken comes together so quickly with store-bought pesto and is a great shortcut meal for the busy holiday season.
Smarts: Double and bake up some more to use on salads, wraps, or pastas.
Smarts: Double and bake up some more to use on salads, wraps, or pastas.
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Ingredients
Pesto Baked Chicken Breast Strips:
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts - 2, sliced into strips
- Store-bought pesto - 2 Tbsp + 2 Tbsp
- Leftover cooked quinoa - ~2 cups ((from Monday))
- Lemon - 1/2, juice of
Roasted Parmesan Broccoli:
- Broccoli - 1 lb, chopped ((~1 head))
- Cooking oil - 1 Tbsp
- Salt and pepper - a sprinkle
- Parmesan cheese - 3 Tbsp, grated
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
406
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
17g
26%
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Saturated Fat
4g
19%
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Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
85mg
28%
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Sodium
382mg
16%
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Total Carbohydrate
29g
10%
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Dietary Fiber
6g
24%
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Sugars
3g
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Protein
36g
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Prep
- Chicken - Slice into 1” (2.5 cm)) wide strips. Season with salt and pepper and tenderize with a fork. (Can be done up to 1 day ahead)
- Broccoli - Prep as directed. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
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Make
- Heat oven to 400F (204C) degrees. Situate racks so that you can fit both the chicken and broccoli in it.
- Cover baking dish with first part of the pesto. Lay chicken strips on top of the pesto, and then spread second part of pesto over chicken. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Next toss broccoli with cooking oil and sprinkle with some salt and pepper on a sheet pan. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with parmesan and some more black pepper. Roast for another 8 to 10 minutes, until parmesan is golden.
- Heat up leftover quinoa.
- Give chicken and broccoli a squeeze of lemon juice for some extra brightness, and enjoy with leftover quinoa.
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
406
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
17g
26%
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Saturated Fat
4g
19%
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Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
85mg
28%
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Sodium
382mg
16%
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Total Carbohydrate
29g
10%
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Dietary Fiber
6g
24%
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Sugars
3g
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Protein
36g
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Reviews
Ratings
36 reviews
So easy to make that it will likely become a regular go to when I need a quick weeknight meal.
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