Best 6 Italian Pesto Roasted Chicken Recipes
**Unveil the symphony of flavors with Italian Pesto Roasted Chicken – A culinary journey that tantalizes your taste buds awaits!**
Embark on a culinary adventure with our Italian Pesto Roasted Chicken, a dish that harmoniously blends the vibrant flavors of aromatic pesto and tender, succulent chicken. Marinated in a tantalizing blend of herbs, zesty lemon, and the richness of Parmesan cheese, this chicken takes on an irresistibly golden-brown hue as it roasts to perfection in the oven. Accompanying this delectable main course are three enticing recipes that elevate the dining experience to new heights:
* **Roasted Vegetables:** Discover a symphony of colors and flavors as vibrant vegetables, including zucchini, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes, dance together in the oven's heat, caramelizing their natural sweetness and infusing the air with their enticing aroma.
* **Creamy Pesto Sauce:** Dive into a luscious pool of homemade pesto sauce, crafted with fresh basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese, boasting a vibrant green hue and a velvety texture that envelops each bite of chicken and roasted vegetables in a tantalizing embrace.
* **Garlic Butter Breadcrumbs:** Experience the perfect harmony of flavors and textures as crispy, golden breadcrumbs, infused with garlic and butter, add a delightful crunch and savory touch to the tender chicken and roasted vegetables, creating a symphony of flavors that will have your taste buds dancing.
Prepare to indulge in a culinary masterpiece that showcases the vibrant flavors of Italy, leaving your palate craving more with every bite.
PESTO CHICKEN RECIPE WITH VEGETABLES
One-pan chicken pesto and vegetables makes the perfect weeknight meal in 20 minutes! I recommend homemade pesto for this recipe, but you can totally use store-bought pesto for a shortcut if you need to.
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Main Course
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pat chicken breast cutlets dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides. (Boneless skinless chicken breasts can be used, simply cut them in half horizontally so that you have thinner pieces. Watch the video to see how I do this).
- In large cast iron skillet, heat a little bit of extra virgin olive oil (about 2 tbsp) until shimmering but not smoking in a cast iron skillet. Add chicken to the heated skillet and cook over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, turning over once. Remove from the skillet and set aside for now.
- If needed, add a little bit more extra virgin olive oil to the skillet. Add zucchini, bell peppers, onion, and grape tomatoes. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes or so, tossing occasionally, until the veggies have softened.
- In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, mix together the basil pesto and cream.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet. Pour the pesto and cream mixture in. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for a minute or so.
- Remove the skillet from the heat, add lemon juice and lemon zest. Add pine nuts and fresh basil for garnish. Serve hot with your favorite grain or plain orzo pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.8 kcal, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Protein 25.7 g, Fat 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Cholesterol 91.8 mg, Sodium 269.2 mg, Fiber 1.1 g, Sugar 2.5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ITALIAN BAKED CHICKEN AND PASTINA
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until just tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Drain pasta into a large mixing bowl.
- Meanwhile, put the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3 minutes. Add the onions and garlic, stirring to combine, and cook until the onions are soft and the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes more. Put the chicken mixture into the bowl with the cooked pasta. Add the canned tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Place the mixture in a buttered 8 by 8 by 2-inch baking dish. In a small bowl mix together the bread crumbs and the Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over the top of the pasta mixture. Dot the top with small bits of butter. Bake until the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calorie, Fat 19 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 49 milligrams, Sodium 674 milligrams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 6 grams
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!
PESTO CHICKEN BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken breasts, salt, pepper, basil pesto, roma tomato, mozzarella cheese
Provided by Robert Broadfoot
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
- Place chicken breast in a baking dish. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Spread pesto on each chicken breast.
- Layer tomatoes on top of the chicken.
- Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 40 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 1 gram
PESTO ROAST CHICKEN
I came up with this one on the weekend just wanting to do something a little different from my usual roast chicken and I had some veg in the fridge I wanted to use up. I have listed below what I used but you could use anything like eggplant, yellow zucchini, large tomatoes rather than cherry or even baby carrots so feel free to play around with that. I served ours with the vegetables and also some corn on the cob's, we are trying not to eat to many carbs in the evenings, but it would be nice paired with roasted potatoes as well.
Provided by The Flying Chef
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 1h35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pre Heat oven to moderate. Loosen skin on chicken breast by sliding your fingers between the skin and the flesh. Rub about 11/2 tablespoons of Pesto under the skin over the breast.
- Rub the remaining 11/2 tablespoons of pesto over the outside of chicken, breast, legs and wings.
- Place halved onions in a roasting pan drizzle about 1 tablespoon of olive oil over and place chicken on top.
- Roast, uncovered in moderate oven for 30 Minutes.
- Add garlic and zucchini to roasting pan, drizzle with a little extra oil and return to the oven for about 1 hour or until chicken is coked through.
- If using cherry tomatoes add to roasting pan about 20 min's before the end of cooking time.
- Serve with fresh corn on the cob and roasted potatoes.
PESTO CHICKEN
A simple way to prepare chicken that looks like you spent a lot of time preparing. It can also be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until baked. Be sure to use a good quality pesto for best results. I like to serve it with pasta, but it is also nice sliced and served on a green salad.
Provided by Pjaros
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
- Spread about 2 tablespoons of pesto per chicken breast over the top of each breast, and wrap each breast in prosciutto slices to cover the entire breast. Place the wrapped chicken breasts into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink, the juices run clear, and the prosciutto is lightly crisped, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 83.4 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 31.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 433.6 mg
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh basil, garlic, and olive oil are essential for a flavorful pesto. If you can, use homegrown or farmers market ingredients for the best flavor.
- Roast the chicken at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy skin and juicy meat.
- Use a food processor to make the pesto: This will help to create a smooth and creamy sauce.
- Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper: This will help to enhance the flavor of the chicken.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides: Roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple salad are all great options.
Conclusion:
This Italian pesto roasted chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pesto adds a delicious herbaceous flavor to the chicken, and the roasting process creates a crispy skin and juicy meat. Serve with your favorite sides for a complete meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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