Description
A delicious and simple dish combining juicy chicken, fresh vegetables, and tasty pesto sauce, perfect for dinner or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup pesto sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish. Top with pesto sauce, cherry tomatoes, and avocado.
- Bake in the oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
Make sure not to overcook the chicken to keep it juicy. You can use homemade or store-bought pesto to save time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, pesto, bruschetta, healthy dinner, quick meal