Baked Pesto Alfredo Chicken
Baked Pesto Alfredo Chicken is a rich and creamy dish that combines the best of both worlds—savory Alfredo sauce and fresh basil pesto. Ready in just 30 minutes, this delicious recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Servings: 4 serves
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 (16-ounces total) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- chicken seasoning blend or use your favorite seasoning for chicken breasts
- 1 cup homemade Alfredo sauce <--- click for the Alfredo Sauce recipe (You can also just use 1 cup regular Alfredo Sauce and mix in about 2 tablespoons Basil Pesto)
- chopped fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375˚F.
- Add diced bacon to a skillet and cook over medium-high heat to a desired crispiness; remove bacon from skillet and set aside. Do not drain the bacon fat.
- Set skillet back over heat and add in olive oil.
- Season chicken breasts on both sides and add to the hot oil; brown chicken breasts for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Remove from heat and, if using an oven-safe skillet, just pour the Alfredo Pesto Sauce over the chicken breasts and mix it around so every piece is covered. If using a baking dish, remove chicken from skillet and transfer to the baking dish; pour Alfredo Pesto Sauce over the chicken.
- Cover with foil and cook for 23 to 25 minutes, or until chicken is done. Chicken is cooked through when internal temperature registers at 165˚Please use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
- Remove from oven and let stand about 5 minutes.
- Garnish with previously prepared bacon and chopped fresh basil. Serve.
Notes
Store completely cooled leftovers in an airtight container and keep them refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 694mg | Potassium: 463mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
