Baked chicken with sun-dried tomato pesto is a delicious and easy dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of juicy chicken, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and flavorful pesto creates a dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. Whether you're looking for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal, this recipe has everything you need. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that is both delicious and memorable. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to make the best baked chicken with sun-dried tomato pesto you've ever tasted.
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SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO CHICKEN
Sun-dried tomato pesto chicken fillets coated in sun-dried tomato pesto and parmesan cheese oven-roasted golden brown and chicken is tender.
Provided by David & Debbie Spivey
Categories Main Course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place the chicken fillets onto a sheet pan. Brush chicken fillets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Next, add about 2 tablespoons of the sun-dried tomato pesto to each fillet and spread out to cover the fillet.
- Cover each pesto topped fillet with parmesan cheese.
- Bake the chicken fillets, uncovered, for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the juices run clear.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 439 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BAKED CHICKEN STUFFED WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO, GOAT CHEESE,
This recipe is great for all phases of the South Beach diet. But it's so yummy you can eat it even if you're not counting carbs!
Provided by Food Fetish
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Trim all visible fat and tendons from chicken breasts. Pound chicken until 1/4 inch thick.
- Put pesto, goat cheese, and chopped basil in food processor and buzz a few times until mixture is combined but not completely blended.
- Spread 1/6 of pesto/basil/goat cheese mixture on each chicken breast. Roll up chicken, starting with smallest end, tucking in loose pieces (you can secure with tootpicks if necessary).
- Put parmesan cheese in flat dish, and roll each rolled up chicken breast in the cheese, patting on so you get as much cheese sticking on as you can.
- Spray glass casserole dish with nonstick spray and arrange chicken so pieces are not touching. Bake 30-40 minutes, or until chicken is slightly browned and firm, but not hard to the touch.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.5, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 126.2, Sodium 428.9, Carbohydrate 1.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 41.3
BAKED CHICKEN WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO
Make and share this Baked Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto recipe from Food.com.
Provided by JamesDeansGirl
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500*F.
- Line a 13x9" baking pan with foil; arrange chicken in the pan.
- Combine the sun-dried tomatoes, 2 Tbsp.
- of the oil, basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and pepper in a food processor; whirl until smooth.
- Spread about half (around 1/4 cup) of the pesto over the chicken.
- Bake about 15-20 minutes, or until juices run clear; remove pan from oven.
- Heat the broiler.
- Spread the remaining pesto over the chicken; broil 6" from heat for 3-5 minutes, or until browned.
SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO-CRUSTED CHICKEN BREAST OVER CREAMY HERB POLENTA
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the chicken with sun-dried tomato pesto crust:
- For the creamy polenta:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- For the pesto crust:
- Blend sun-dried tomatoes, garlic cloves and basil leaves in a food processor. Stir in Parmesan and add salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside briefly. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breast with pepper only. (The Parmesan in the pesto will provide salt.) Brown both sides of chicken, beginning with skin side first. Coat chicken with pesto and roast in oven for 25 to 35 minutes, or until fork tender.
- For the polenta:
- Combine chicken stock and cream in a large heavy saucepan. Heat to a gentle boil over medium heat, being careful not to burn. While whisking constantly, gradually add the cornmeal in a thin stream. Once cornmeal is incorporated, keep heat low and continue to whisk until mixture is slightly thickened and creamy. Stir in butter and Cheddar and allow cheese to melt. Season with pepper, (and salt if needed). Spoon polenta onto serving plate, top with chicken breast and garnish with chopped scallions.
BAKED PENNE WITH CHICKEN AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
A family favorite, this recipe makes one baking dish for now and one to freeze for a ready-made dinner when you're pressed for time.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400. Butter two shallow 2-quart baking dishes. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 3 minutes short of al dente; drain pasta, and return to pot.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until opaque throughout, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Halve each piece lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise.
- In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, melt butter over medium. Add flour and garlic; cook, whisking, 1 minute. While whisking, gradually add milk; bring to a simmer, whisking frequently. Add mushrooms and tomatoes; cook 1 minute. Off heat, gradually stir in provolone and 1/2 cup Parmesan.
- Add chicken and pasta to pot; season with salt and pepper. Divide pasta mixture between baking dishes; sprinkle each with 1/4 cup Parmesan.
- Bake, uncovered, until top is golden and bubbling, about 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 g, Fat 26 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 38 g
STUFFED ITALIAN CHICKEN WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO
Steps:
- For the roasted tomatoes: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
- Arrange the tomatoes cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper and drizzle with the olive oil. Bake for 15 minutes. Set aside and leave the oven on.
- While the tomatoes roast, make the pesto: Combine the sun-dried tomatoes, basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, red pepper flakes and salt in a food processor. With the machine running, stream in the olive oil and process until the pesto is emulsified.
- For the chicken: Spread 1 tablespoon of the pesto over each chicken breast, sprinkle with Parmesan and then top each with 2 slices of the provolone. Wrap 3 slices of the prosciutto around each chicken breast and the toppings.
- Place the chicken breasts on the same baking sheet with the roasted tomatoes and bake for another 20 minutes. Set aside.
- For the salad: Toss the arugula with the extra-virgin olive oil and lemon juice in a large bowl.
- Divide the tomatoes among plates, top each with the chicken and the arugula salad. Enjoy!
ARTICHOKE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO CHICKEN
Chicken is browned, and then cooked with artichoke hearts, tomatoes, and sun-dried tomato pesto in this simple, elegant recipe.
Provided by LMB27
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Skillet
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken in skillet; cook, turning once to brown each side. Remove chicken from pan, and set aside.
- Pour tomatoes into pan; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, and incorporating any brown bits from bottom of pan. Stir in pesto and artichokes, and return chicken to pan. Cover, and reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 30.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 865.5 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
SUN DRIED TOMATO CHICKEN
This chicken dish is easy to prepare, has a ton of flavor, and goes very well over pasta.
Provided by JS_UPenn
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Place chicken in a baking dish and cook in preheated oven for about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, fill a small saucepan halfway with water and bring to a boil. Cook sun-dried tomatoes in the boiling water until soft, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the tomatoes from the water and puree in a food processor until smooth.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic in butter and oil until garlic turns brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the cream of chicken soup and milk. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir in the pureed tomato and simmer 5 minutes. Add baked chicken breasts to the pan and simmer until chicken is completely cooked through and juices run clear, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 108.7 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 450.3 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish. Use fresh, ripe tomatoes, flavorful sundried tomatoes, and a good quality pesto. You can also use homemade pesto if you have the time.
- Don't overcrowd the baking dish. If you overcrowd the dish, the chicken will not cook evenly. Make sure there is enough space between the chicken breasts so that they can cook evenly.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked through. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
- Let the chicken rest before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Baked chicken with sun-dried tomato pesto is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The combination of flavors in this dish is simply irresistible. The chicken is moist and flavorful, the pesto is tangy and aromatic, and the sun-dried tomatoes add a touch of sweetness and acidity. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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