PARMESAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS

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Categories     Cheese     Chicken     Poultry     Bake     Low Carb     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 tablespoons purchased pesto
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese (about 6 ounces)
6 chicken breast halves
Olive oil
Assorted fresh herb sprigs (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine pesto and 2 tablespoons cheese in small bowl. Place remaining cheese in shallow dish. Rub pesto mixture under skin and over chicken (about 1 generous tablespoon per breast). Season with pepper. Place chicken meat side down on cheese; press to adhere. Refrigerate uncovered for 1 hour. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover).
  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Transfer chicken to baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes. Drizzle chicken lightly with oil and cook until crusty and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Garnish with assorted herbs if desired and serve.

Dee Boy
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I would give this recipe a 10/10. It was easy to make and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


MALIK KURRAM
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the Parmesan crust was nice and crispy.


B R O K E N
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish was actually really good. The Parmesan crust was especially tasty.


Anstsi Fooz
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I would definitely recommend it to others.


Abdullahi S Bara'u
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I tried this recipe last night and it was amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the Parmesan crust was so flavorful.


Deven Escalante
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my guests.


Carolyn Brown
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Delicious! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the Parmesan crust was crispy and golden brown.


Faiz Faizurrehman
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out dry and overcooked. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Arshman Haider
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This was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.


Lorraines Sanchez
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I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The chicken always comes out perfectly cooked and the Parmesan crust is to die for.


Saykot Gh
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Easy to make and delicious! I used panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs and it turned out great.


raylyn davis
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the Parmesan crust was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.