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2 Ingredient Pesto Chicken
2 Ingredient Pesto Chicken is made with chicken breast fillets, basil pesto, and cherry tomatoes.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 6 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Dinner · Lunch
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Preheat as directed
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
2. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
3. Prepare the grill
Use the grill setup and heat described in the method.
Get to know the ingredients
boneless chicken breast fillets (skinless)
In the method: Smother chicken fillets in the pesto on all sides (about 2 tablespoons of pesto for each chicken breast, depending on your taste).
basil pesto (plus 1/4 cup extra for serving. Use this recipe for homemade pesto or you can use store bought. )
In the method: Smother chicken fillets in the pesto on all sides (about 2 tablespoons of pesto for each chicken breast, depending on your taste).
salt (optional - adjust to your tastes)
In the method: Smother chicken fillets in the pesto on all sides (about 2 tablespoons of pesto for each chicken breast, depending on your taste).
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 4 boneless chicken breast fillets (skinless)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 cup basil pesto (plus 1/4 cup extra for serving. Use this recipe for homemade pesto or you can use store bought. )Ingredient note
Source: 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional - adjust to your tastes)Ingredient note
Source: 1/4 teaspoon pepperIngredient note
Source: 500 g cherry tomatoes (optional as a serving idea)Ingredient note
Required by source directions; authorized salt/pepper exception.
How to make it
0 of 7 steps completeMake room for 2 Ingredient Pesto Chicken
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Place the chicken back in the oven and cook a further 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the grill, skillet, oven, and baking dish. Start with this step: Smother chicken fillets in the pesto on all sides (about 2 tablespoons of pesto for each chicken breast, depending on your taste).
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Place the chicken back in the oven and cook a further 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
Tip: Make sure your grill is preheated well so the chicken pieces get that perfect char-grilled sear. Use our homemade basil pesto recipe for the best flavour results.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: cafedelites.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.