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Prep Time:10 minsAdditional Time:20 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:8Yield:8 cutletsJump to Nutrition Facts
Prep Time:10 minsAdditional Time:20 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:8Yield:8 cutlets
Prep Time:10 mins
Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:20 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:8
Servings:
8
Yield:8 cutlets
Yield:
8 cutlets
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Jump to recipeNutrition NotesChicken cutletsare simply chicken breasts sliced in half lengthwise.Chicken breastis an excellent source of muscle-building lean protein. It also provides vitamins and minerals, like B vitamins and choline, a necessary nutrient for proper nervous system function. Chicken breast easily fits into healthy eating patterns, including theMediterranean diet.Pestois typically made with olive oil, basil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese and garlic—all healthy ingredients. You’ll find other varieties of pesto, too, that change up the herbs and nuts and some without cheese to accommodate various eating styles. And because most of the fat in pesto comes from the oil and nuts, it is largely heart-healthy fat.
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Nutrition NotesChicken cutletsare simply chicken breasts sliced in half lengthwise.Chicken breastis an excellent source of muscle-building lean protein. It also provides vitamins and minerals, like B vitamins and choline, a necessary nutrient for proper nervous system function. Chicken breast easily fits into healthy eating patterns, including theMediterranean diet.Pestois typically made with olive oil, basil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese and garlic—all healthy ingredients. You’ll find other varieties of pesto, too, that change up the herbs and nuts and some without cheese to accommodate various eating styles. And because most of the fat in pesto comes from the oil and nuts, it is largely heart-healthy fat.
Nutrition Notes
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients8(4 ounce)chicken cutlets½teaspoonsalt½teaspoonground pepper¼cuprefrigerated basil pesto (such as Buitoni)4medium plum tomatoes, sliced1 ½cupsshredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese¼cupthinly sliced fresh basil2tablespoonspine nuts, lightly toasted
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Ingredients
8(4 ounce)chicken cutlets
½teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonground pepper
¼cuprefrigerated basil pesto (such as Buitoni)
4medium plum tomatoes, sliced
1 ½cupsshredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese
¼cupthinly sliced fresh basil
2tablespoonspine nuts, lightly toasted
DirectionsPlace rack in top third of oven; preheat to 425°F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange chicken in a single layer on the baking sheet. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper and spread evenly with pesto. Top with tomato slices and cheese.Bake until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is lightly browned and bubbly, 18 to 20 minutes. Top with basil and pine nuts. Serve immediately.Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, May 2020; updated September 2023
Directions
Place rack in top third of oven; preheat to 425°F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange chicken in a single layer on the baking sheet. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper and spread evenly with pesto. Top with tomato slices and cheese.Bake until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is lightly browned and bubbly, 18 to 20 minutes. Top with basil and pine nuts. Serve immediately.
Place rack in top third of oven; preheat to 425°F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange chicken in a single layer on the baking sheet. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper and spread evenly with pesto. Top with tomato slices and cheese.
Bake until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is lightly browned and bubbly, 18 to 20 minutes. Top with basil and pine nuts. Serve immediately.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, May 2020; updated September 2023
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)218Calories11gFat3gCarbs25gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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Carrie Myers, M.S.
