Unforgettable 4-Ingredient Pistachio Pesto Chicken Bake
This Pistachio Pesto Chicken Bake offers a simple, flavorful meal. You coat chicken breasts in a creamy, nutty pistachio pesto and bake until tender. It is an easy way to bring something special to your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup prepared pistachio pesto
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios, for topping
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the pistachio pesto and heavy cream until smooth. Stir in the Parmesan cheese.
- Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Pour the pesto sauce evenly over the chicken, making sure each piece is well coated.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the top during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade pistachio pesto.
- If the sauce seems too thick, add a tablespoon of milk or water to thin it slightly before pouring over the chicken.
- This pairs well with roasted asparagus or a simple green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: Estimate needed
- Sugar: Estimate needed
- Sodium: Estimate needed
- Fat: Estimate needed
- Saturated Fat: Estimate needed
- Unsaturated Fat: Estimate needed
- Trans Fat: Estimate needed
- Carbohydrates: Estimate needed
- Fiber: Estimate needed
- Protein: Estimate needed
- Cholesterol: Estimate needed