BAKED PESTO CHICKEN THIGHS AND POTATOES

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Prepared pesto is all you need to turn plain chicken and potatoes into a flavorful dinner. Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.

Provided by France C

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound mini red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
ΒΌ cup prepared pesto, divided
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix potatoes with 2 tablespoons pesto in a bowl. Transfer potatoes into a large 11x13-inch baking dish. Unfold chicken thighs in the same bowl; rub remaining pesto on all sides. Fold thighs back up into original shape and place into the baking dish next to the potatoes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, stirring potatoes occasionally, until potatoes are soft when pieced with a fork, 28 to 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 43.6 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 197.2 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

LeeEtta Spencer
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This recipe is a great way to change up your usual chicken and potatoes dinner.


Heather Colby
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to a friend.


Peterson Mumbi
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This recipe is a must-try for any pesto lover.


Athaba Cele
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I would give this recipe a 5 out of 5 stars.


Goggr5
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal.


Joanna Daley
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I would recommend serving this dish with a side of roasted vegetables.


Mariama Sirreh Baldeh
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious.


alma ajlani
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I would definitely make this recipe again.


al robi creation
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pesto.


Om Prasad Sharma
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I loved the flavor of the pesto sauce. It really made the dish.


Shwokat osman Osman
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I would recommend using a different type of potato, such as Yukon Gold or red potatoes.


Kimberly Meza
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


TIERTHA MAN JIMBA
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, but this recipe was still really good. The chicken and potatoes were cooked perfectly.


Christopher Praise
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the potatoes were good.


Mirza Aamir
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I made this dish last night and it was easy to follow. It's a great weeknight meal.


Ali Alibajwa
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken and potatoes turned out great. The pesto sauce was especially delicious.


Okpe Richard
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken thighs were juicy and flavorful, and the potatoes were perfectly roasted. I will definitely be making this again.