How To Make Cast Iron Skillet Pesto Chicken Recipe
Juicy chicken seasoned with pesto sauce and cooked to perfection in a cast iron skillet.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup of pesto sauce
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
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In an oven-safe cast iron skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
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Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until browned.
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Spread pesto sauce evenly over the chicken breasts.
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Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
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Once done, remove skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 342kcal
- Total Fat : 22g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 103mg
- Sodium : 534mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 3g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugars : 1g
- Protein : 32g
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