Description
Pesto Bruschetta Chicken is a delightful culinary creation that combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with vibrant homemade pesto, all served on crusty bread. This dish bursts with fresh flavors from basil and garlic, making it an impressive yet easy meal for any occasion. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, it’s sure to please everyone at your table while looking Instagram-ready!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 4 garlic cloves
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 baguette or ciabatta bread, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and drizzle lightly with olive oil in a baking dish.
- In a food processor, blend basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese until well mixed. Gradually add olive oil while processing until smooth.
- Bake the chicken for about 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked.
- While the chicken bakes, toast sliced baguette or ciabatta in the oven until golden brown.
- Once cooked, spread pesto sauce generously over each chicken breast and serve on toasted bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg