Low Fat Pesto Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this flavorful and healthy Low Fat Pesto Chicken recipe. Featuring tender, oven-baked skinless chicken breasts coated in a creamy, homemade pesto sauce, this dish cuts back on calories without compromising on taste. The vibrant pesto combines fresh basil leaves, garlic, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and a touch of zesty lemon juice, blended with low-fat Greek yogurt for a lighter, yet irresistibly rich finish. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and baked to perfection in 25 minutes, this dish is ideal for a nutritious, protein-packed meal. Serve it with steamed vegetables or a crisp green salad for a wholesome dinner that’s bursting with flavor. Perfect for healthy eating enthusiasts, this low-fat recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 2 cups basil leaves
- 2 garlic cloves
- 0.25 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 as needed cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, garlic cloves, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until the mixture is smooth.
Add the low-fat Greek yogurt to the food processor and pulse again until well combined and creamy.
Rinse the chicken breasts under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
Spread half of the pesto mixture evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Place the chicken breasts on top of the pesto layer.
Spread the remaining pesto sauce over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned. Check for doneness by ensuring the internal temperature of the chicken reaches at least 165°F (75°C).
Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve the pesto chicken with your favorite side dish, such as steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1837 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.3 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.2 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 647 mg | 216% | |
| Sodium | 2622 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 246.9 g | 494% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 827 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2156 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
