PARMESAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS

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Categories     Cheese     Chicken     Poultry     Bake     Low Carb     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 tablespoons purchased pesto
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese (about 6 ounces)
6 chicken breast halves
Olive oil
Assorted fresh herb sprigs (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine pesto and 2 tablespoons cheese in small bowl. Place remaining cheese in shallow dish. Rub pesto mixture under skin and over chicken (about 1 generous tablespoon per breast). Season with pepper. Place chicken meat side down on cheese; press to adhere. Refrigerate uncovered for 1 hour. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover).
  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Transfer chicken to baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes. Drizzle chicken lightly with oil and cook until crusty and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Garnish with assorted herbs if desired and serve.

Sabastine Ifeanyi
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I'm not a fan of Parmesan cheese, but I loved the crust on this chicken.


Oshan Nimsara
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This chicken is so delicious, I could eat it every day.


Precious Millar
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I've made this chicken several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect weeknight meal because it's quick and easy to make.


Hide and Seek
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Raja Sarfaraz
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. This chicken is so flavorful and delicious, I can't get enough of it.


Vernette Simmons
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This chicken is so juicy and tender. It's the perfect comfort food.


Sandra Jimdar
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I love the crispy crust on this chicken. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Derrick Terry
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This is my favorite Parmesan-crusted chicken recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I highly recommend it.


Hammad Shitu
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I've made this chicken several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the crust is crispy and golden brown. I highly recommend this recipe.


Avram Avram
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This recipe is perfect for a special occasion. The chicken is elegant and flavorful, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Md milon Khan
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I'm not a big fan of Parmesan cheese, but I loved the crust on this chicken. It was crispy and flavorful, and it didn't overpower the chicken.


Eloisa Cuevas
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to make, and the chicken always turns out delicious. I always have the ingredients on hand, so it's my go-to recipe when I need a quick and easy meal.


Miracle Uka
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I love the way this chicken looks when it comes out of the oven. The crust is so golden brown and bubbly. It's always a hit when I serve it to guests.


Binu Daniel
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This is the best Parmesan-crusted chicken I've ever had! The crust is so crispy and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nze junior
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a quick and easy weeknight meal that my whole family loves.


Towhidul Islam
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the crust is crispy and golden brown. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my family.


Clarissa Boudville
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The Parmesan crust is so flavorful and the chicken is so tender. I'll definitely be making this again.


Samuel Walker
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I made this chicken for dinner last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the crust was golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.


md siam sarker
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and doesn't require any fancy ingredients.


Vishnu Ks
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This Parmesan-crusted chicken is a game-changer! The chicken is juicy and tender, while the crust is crispy and flavorful. It's a hit with my family and friends, and I've made it multiple times already.