Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup pine nuts (or walnuts)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a food processor, blend basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan until finely chopped. Gradually add heavy cream while blending until smooth.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the pesto sauce over it.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve hot, garnished with extra basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg